A Connected Families Podcast

A Connected Families Podcast

SM Ep 158

What Mom Needs: An Exciting Chat with the CEO of MOPS Intโ€™l | Ep. 158

Listen as we talk with Mandy Arioto about what moms need today based on a new study by the Barna Group. Moms are powerful influencers in their families and communities, yet they often feel exhausted and alone. In this episode,โ€ฆ

SM Ep 157

A Parenting Framework for Adoption and Fostering? Yes! | Ep.157

Listen in as Lynn Beckett, Chad Hayenga, and Stacy unpack a grace-filled lens for navigating parenting and discipline in adoptive and foster care families. These creative and compassionate ideas can benefit any parent! When families grow through adoption or fosterโ€ฆ

SM Ep 156

Navigating Family Gatherings | Ep 156

With the holidays fast approaching, we are pulling โ€‹a classic podcast from the archivesโ€‹ where Chad Hayenga joins Stacy Bellward to discuss some ideas for navigating family gatherings. Enjoy! Are you looking forward to celebrating holidays with family but dreadingโ€ฆ

SM Ep 155

Blocked Care: Rekindle Compassion in Your Heart | Ep. 155

In todayโ€™s episode on blocked care, Stacy talks with author Melissa Corkum about her book Reclaim Compassion. โ€œBlocked care (also known as compassion fatigue) is when a parent becomes emotionally unavailable following repeated rejected attempts to support their child. Theโ€ฆ

SM Ep 154

Stories of Transformationโ€ฆOne Momโ€™s Journey | Ep. 154

Listen as we chat with Anna Braasch about finding hope through the Connected Families Framework. Do you remember when a friend introduced you to Connected Families? Or, maybe you are brand new to Connected Familiesโ€™ resourcesโ€“weโ€™re so glad you foundโ€ฆ

SM Ep 153

A Circle of Support: What Does a Mentor Do for a Child? | Ep. 153

Here at Connected Families, we often talk about how you can pass your faith on to your kids. Have you thought about how you can help sustain your childโ€™s faith into their adult years? Research reveals that 60 percent ofโ€ฆ

SM Ep 152

Feel Safe: How to Cultivate a Sense of Security in an Unsafe World | Ep. 152

Children today face threats to their safety that are difficult to discuss. How do you help your kids process a school shooting or other violent attack? How can you hold the fear and anxiety they feel when youโ€™re experiencing theโ€ฆ

SM Ep 150

Parenting Topics That Will Fill You With Hope | Ep. 150

Do you wish you had a strong foundation to guide you through challenging situations with your kids? Or, do you know a little about the Connected Families Framework but want to grow your application of it? The parenting topics inโ€ฆ

SM Ep 149

Disciplining an Explosive Childโ€”With Grace and Firmness Ep. 149

Wondering about disciplining an explosive child? Youโ€™re not alone! In fact, what to do with kidโ€™s anger is one of our most frequent inquiries here at Connected Families. Aggressive behavior and explosive anger are intense challenges, and there is hopeโ€ฆ