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5 Lies That Keep Parents Stuck (And the Biblical Truths That Set You Free)
These 5 lies keep parents stuck in guilt and frustration. Discover the biblical truths that bring freedom, peace, and deeper connection with your kids.
How to Be a Safer Parent
One dad's story...
Dear Exhausted Dad: Encouragement for When Parenting Feels Like Too Much
Hey, dadโฆare you exhausted? If you’re reading this, my guess is you’re tired. Maybe more than tired, you feel bone-weary from trying so hard to get this parenting thing right. I see you. And I want you to know: youโฆ
Scared to launch your child into the โreal worldโ?
If youโre the parent of an older teen or young adult, the thought of launching your child into the world can be frightening; particularly if they have shown very few signs that they will be able to handle โreal lifeโโฆ
How I Helped My Baby Sleep When Sleep Training Was Not Working
Did you find this blog because you Googled, โHow do I get my baby to sleep through the night?โ? Well then, my friend, soak in this moment of knowingโฆthis is NOT your magic bullet to deep nourishing sleep. Here is whatโฆ
My Kids’ Messes Drive Me CRAZY!
For years I have struggled with the mess that our lively, spontaneous, creative, frequently disorganized children made at high speed. I used to call it โTrash and Dash.โ Since their father has somewhat more โrelaxedโ standards of housekeeping than Iโฆ
Tired of Not Feeling “Christian” Enough? This is for You.
โYou will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heartโ (Jeremiah 29:13) I remember the sign on the menโs dorm wall during my freshman year at a Christian college. A spiritual disciplines checklist was postedโฆ
Mercy in the Midst of Our Struggle
โCanโt you just get in the bathtub without arguing?!!โ Daniel and I were nose-to-nose in a typical power struggle. I knew it was going to take most of my intellectual and emotional savvy just to get this grimy little kidโฆ
Letter to a Discouraged Parent
To the discouraged Mom in the third row, As I share a story from my own parenting journey, our eyes meet and I sense a sadness inside of you. You are here alone. Are you a single parent? Are youโฆ
A confession from a Connected Families employee…
Iโve read a ton of Connected Families content over the past couple years and, now that Iโm on staff, Iโm reading even more. By now, you could say that the Connected Families Framework has become ingrained in my psyche. Iโฆ