Why I Love the Huge Dent in My Floor
In our kitchen, there is a huge dent in the floor. I see it every day. It is a reminder to me of the day
Does Giving Time Outs Actually Help Your Child?
Stressful Times Lead to Fertile Hearts

Painting pictures in my mind has been very helpful in my parenting journey. For example, when I’m upset and feel like my head is going
How to Not Take Sides When Siblings Fight

In our family, one of the realities we face is siblings who fight. I tend to want to stop my children’s rivalry in its tracks, but I
How to Turn a Parenting Fail into a Parenting Win

It was a Sunday evening. I was emotionally and physically done for the day and looking forward to a quiet house. Suddenly I overheard squabbling
The Day My 7-Year-Old Sang “Let’s Go All the Way Tonight”

The day I overheard my 7-year-old daughter singing “Let’s go all the way tonight” was the day I knew our family had to do something
How Will Your Kids Remember Your Discipline When They’re 90?

What stories might your kids tell about you in 30 years? Is there anything you want to resolve about any of those incidents? (Humility a
Hide God’s Word in Your Heart This Summer

You know those slips of paper that come home with your kids every Sunday from Sunday School? They might have a “what we learned”
A confession from a Connected Families employee…

I’ve read a ton of Connected Families content over the past couple years and, now that I’m on staff, I’m reading even more. By now,


