Scared to launch your child into the “real world”?College, first apartment, military, technical school? This is for you.
If you’re the parent of an older teen or young adult, the thought of launching your child into the world can be frightening; particularly if…
What to Do When You Catch Your Child Looking at Porn
It’s everywhere. For most of us, as parents, it’s not a matter of “if”, but “when” your child will be exposed to pornography. But what…
5 Practical Tips to Pray BIG as a FamilyBuilding a culture of prayer in your home
As parents, and as followers of Christ, many of us place great value on prayer. Are we prepared to pray BIG prayers? Or do we…
Are You Micromanaging Your Kids? This Is How to StopLet go of parental anxiety & free your kids to stand on their own
Are you micromanaging your kids? When you get to feeling anxious in your parenting, it’s so easy to grasp at the things you think you…
Stop the Crazy All-or-Nothing Thinking with These 4 Steps
Your child just said something completely exaggerated. It was all or nothing. All bad. Nothing right. And not the truth. It drives you crazy, right?…
Keep Calm and Stay Connected (to your teen!)
Teens long for independence. As kids get older, parents and teens often begin to have opposing goals which may create varied degrees of conflict. Kids…
Your child is “playing doctor” with a friendKids’ curiosity and teaching children healthy boundaries
The Connected Families Framework is an effective tool for parents to utilize in a variety of challenging scenarios, including teaching children healthy boundaries. It provides…
Youth Sports: Is It All Worth It?The larger opportunities in youth sports
Like many parents, I have a strong interest in athletics. I competed in four sports in high school and continued with track and field in…
Got an Attention-Seeking Child in the Classroom? Try This StrategyWorking with teachers to guide and encourage struggling kids
“I’m the Parent. I Don’t HAVE to Say Please”A Connected Families story
Have you heard ungrateful demands (like the ones below) from kids who seem to expect you to drop your life in order to take care…
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Parenting Framework
The CF framework is summed up in this powerful pyramid. When parenting happens from the bottom to the top, it changes even the most challenging family dynamics.
