Discipline doesn’t have to damage trust — and correction doesn’t have to hurt a child’s heart. In this episode of The Safe Space Podcast, I, Malakai, break down how adults can guide behavior while still protecting connection, dignity, and emotional safety.

You’ll learn the difference between punishment and discipline, why kids often fear correction, and how calm, consistent boundaries actually make children feel more secure. This episode offers practical tools for correcting behavior without shame, embarrassment, or fear — at home, in the classroom, and in mentorship spaces.

If you want children to learn from their mistakes instead of hiding from them, this episode will help you discipline with intention, compassion, and care — so correction becomes a moment of growth, not harm.

All musical credit goes to the insanely talented Matt Henry-Louis Goldstein and JG's Barney Musical Arena

Caring for children is meaningful work — but it can also be exhausting. In this episode of The Safe Space Podcast, I, Malakai, talk about the balance every teacher, mentor, and caregiver must learn: how to pour into kids without pouring yourself empty.

This episode explores how personal values and faith can work together to shape patient, grounded leadership. You’ll learn why staying emotionally and spiritually healthy matters, how your inner state affects the way you lead, and practical ways to care for yourself while guiding young people with intention and compassion.

Whether you lead in a classroom, a home, or a community space, this episode will encourage you to slow down, stay centered, and lead from a place of purpose — so both you and the kids you serve can grow.

All instrumental music was provided by the great and talented Matt Henry-Louis Goldstein.

This week on The Safe Space Podcast, we’re talking about something every child needs but rarely knows how to ask for: a safe space. Before a child can learn, open up, or become their best self, they must first feel safe — emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually.

In this episode, I, Malakai, break down what a true “safe space” looks like and how adults can create one at home, in the classroom, or in ministry. It’s more than soft words or good intentions; it’s consistency, boundaries, patience, and love that a child can trust.

All instrumental music used within this episode was produced and arranged by JG's Barney Musical Arena on YouTube and Matt Henry-Louis Goldstein.

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