Category Discipline

Dads, You’re Not Alone: How to Stay Calm When Parenting is Hard | Ep. 304
Father’s Day can stir up a lot for dads. For some, it’s breakfast in bed and handmade cards. For others, it’s a quiet moment of reflection: Am I really the dad I want to be? In this special Father’s Dayโฆ
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Getting Kids to Behave in Church
Making church a place of joy for your children

Moving Beyond Strict Parenting: Balancing Boundaries and Connection | Ep. 285
Strong on correction but struggling to connect? In this third episode of the “Don’t Stay Stuck” series, host Stacy Bellward and Certified Parent Coach Katie Wetsell take on a challenge many who value strict parenting face: how to soften withoutโฆ
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My Child Refuses to Listen: A Compassionate Approach to PDA | Ep. 282
Happy New Year! Welcome back to another year of exciting content that we pray will leave you equipped and ready for the unique calling of parenthood youโve been gifted with this year. You may be wondering, โWhat is pathological demandโฆ
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Surviving the “Helpful” Advice at Holiday Gatherings| Ep. 279
In this audioblog, we take on a topic relevant to holiday gatherings: what to do when you receive unsolicited advice from well-meaning relatives? From preparing ahead of time to helping your kids navigate criticisms, today youโll hear some practical strategiesโฆ
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Holiday Family Stress? How to Actually Enjoy Family Gatherings | Ep. 276
The holidays are definitely a time when many families and children experience overstimulation, picky eating, chaos, and sibling bickering, which can lead to holiday family stress. What if we could experience God as Emmanuel (God With Us) even in theโฆ
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Identifying Child Strengths: Finding God’s Gifts in Your Kid | [Mini-Episode]
Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Heroโฆ Would you join us at The Table? ๐ฅYou can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community atโฆ
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What Works When “Calm Down!” Doesn’t: How to Help Your Angry Child | Ep. 244
Ever wonder how to help your angry child? Donโt worry, so do many others. This podcast is all about equipping you with practical tools and perspective on dealing with your angry child. Join Stacy Bellward and guest Julie Maas, aโฆ
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Move Beyond Homeschool Stress: Practical Ideas That Promote Peace | Ep. 235
Homeschooling can be delightful, beautiful, and an amazing privilege! It can also be hard. You can move beyond homeschool stress and experience peace in your home. Today we’ve got Marni Love and Amy Nyvall, homeschool moms and Connected Families certifiedโฆ
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How to Be the Caring Father You’ve Always Hoped to Be | Ep 234
In honor of Fatherโs Day, Jim Jackson and Mike Tobie have a conversation about empathy. Mike Tobie shares his authentic journey in developing grace and empathy with his family. This powerful conversation explores how showing Godโs grace and empathy canโฆ
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