How to Start Family Meetings Your Kids Won’t Want to Miss | Ep. 290

Join Connected Families’ Director of Education & Equipping, Chad Hayenga, in this audioblog about Family Meetings. These are two words that might make you cringe
Teaching Kids Responsibility Without Nagging and Frustration | Ep. 289

Why are chores such a struggle in families? Join Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches, Katie Johnson and Marni Love, to unpack why it’s hard, and
A Parent Training Program that Meets You Where You Are | Ep. 288

In this special announcement episode, host Stacy Bellward welcomes Chad Hayenga, Connected Families’ Director of Education and Equipping, to introduce an exciting new program: The
Strengthening Families Through the Local Church: A Powerful New Partnership | Ep. 287

We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Communio! Tune in to hear how Communio is strengthening families through data-informed strategies for local churches.
The Surprising Reason Kids Laugh When in Trouble | Ep. 286

Today’s audioblog explores what’s really happening beneath the surface when kids laugh when in trouble or get silly during correction. Learn practical ways to use
BONUS Episode | Help Your Child Feel Safe Through Scary Events

In this thoughtful conversation, host Stacy Bellward sits down with Certified Parent Coach Katie Wetsell and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Jody Goldie to explore
Consecuencias: ¿Castigar o Restaurar? | Ep. 6

¡Escucha este nuevo episodio en español del pódcast de Familias Conectadas! Esther Reich conversa con Luisa Wendt acerca de una de las diferentes formas en
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
Kind and Firm: Setting Boundaries with Kids | Ep. 284

In this second week of our Don’t Stay Stuck series, we’re shifting our focus to parents who are “stuck” at the bottom of the Connected
Don’t Stay Stuck: Hopeful Change in Your Default Parenting Habits | Ep. 283

Ever wonder why you keep defaulting to the same old parenting habits? Stacy Bellward and Connected Families Certified Parent Coach Lori Menikheim explore what causes
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
Behind the Scenes: Intentional Parenting in 2026 and Beyond! | Ep. 281

In this heartfelt year-end episode, Connected Families team members Stacy Bellward, Chad Hayenga, and Joe Dewey gather to reflect on a transformative year and share


