“Parents do not need to be perfect. When you make a mistake, own it. Be honest. Tell your kid, ‘I do not know. I’m learning too.’ That builds trust.”
What if one act of kindness could change the direction of a child’s life forever? In this episode of Doing Business with a Servant’s Heart we meet Mike Canfield, a man whose mission over four decades has been to show up for the kids too many people forgot. Through foster care, group care, and decades of walking alongside families, Mike shares the messy, beautiful work of helping children reclaim their power and restoring hope in broken homes.
You’ll feel the weight of years spent listening to hurting kids. You’ll sense the pride in watching a 5‑year‑old coloring a “trouble monster,” then proudly declaring “I know how to beat it.” You’ll hear the deep hum of Love and urgency when Mike says “when your brain is clear, your business grows” and “we want parents to be the best therapists their kids ever meet.”
This episode isn’t just a story. It’s an invitation. To reach out. To rebuild connection. To lean into humility when you’ve made mistakes. To use your life to be a safe place. And if you’re a parent, caregiver, teacher, or just someone who wants to leave the world better than you found it, this conversation will stick with you.
P.S. If something Mike says resonates, reach out to him. Share this episode with someone who needs hope. Sometimes a conversation, a color‑book, or a little empathy is enough to set change in motion.
Guest Bio
Mike Canfield has spent over forty years of his life serving families and children in need. From foster homes to group care, from counseling to community events, Mike has dedicated himself to helping kids find their voice, build emotional strength, and reclaim their self‑worth. He believes every child deserves to know they are not the problem, and every Family can rediscover love, dignity, and connection.
www.familysuccessnw.org
YouTube Channel:
https://familysuccessnw.org/
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