Category Discipline
I Lost My Temper With My Child; Can I Make It Better?
You know that sickening feeling in the pit of your stomach when you realize, โI did it again. I lost my temper with my child.โ? We do too. The truth is, weโve all had those moments. Parenting is all inโฆ
Give Yourself Grace With the Do-Over | 196
In this episode, Jim and Lynne Jackson talk with Ruth Wharton about the transformative power of “do-overs.” They unpack how this practice mirrors the gospel by encouraging us to give ourselves grace, seek forgiveness, and mend relationships. They share theโฆ
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Do-Overs Are For Everyone…
Meet the Rodenbeck Family from Central Arkansas
“Empathy is hard work, but is powerful in its impact.”
We are checking in with families who have been utilizing the Connected Families Framework in their homes. What do these families look like 5, 10, or even 15 years later? Today, we meet Cody and Erica Schimelpfenig and see howโฆ
“Focusing on connection first has changed the dynamics of our home.”
We are checking in with families who have been utilizing the Connected Families Framework in their homes. What do these families look like 5, 10, or even 15 years later? Today, we meet the Basulto family and see how Connectedโฆ
The Big Do-Over
Here is another story from Joel and Amy Nelson, parents of two sons, who have previously shared their story here. Enjoy! Parenting may not come with a manual, but I sure have read a lot of the parenting books outโฆ
3 Sure-Fire Discipline Tips for When the Heat is On!
We talk to parents about discipline a lot. We talk about our entire Connected Familiesย Frameworkย and how it underpins trueย discipline — how parents need toย be safe,ย connect with their kids, coach them to beย capable and wise decision-makers, and then help them takeย responsibility.โฆ
Business Wisdom for Parents
We were excited to see our frequently-used concept of โthe do overโ appear on the blog of business and leadership guru Seth Godin, and we think his insights apply just as much to parents as to businesspeople. Hereโs what heโฆ
What to Do When Kids Go Crazy? Do a Do-Over!
โI call the window seat!โ โNu-uhhh, itโs MY turn!โ โNo way!โ โOW! Mom, she hit me!โ Sometimes it can seem like the simplest interactions are the ones that explode out of nowhere. Getting out the door to school, getting inโฆ
3 Signs of Unhelpful Consequences… and How to Fix Them!
ยฟPrefieres leer en espaรฑol? ยกHaz clic aquรญ! โYouโre stupid!โ says the frustrated child. The parent feels annoyed, even a bit angry and responds, โYou canโt talk to me that way! Youโre grounded for the rest of the day! You goโฆ