Jim and Lynne Jackson
Why How YOU Were Parented Probably Won’t Work Anymore
Have you ever thought something like this? My parents were tough on me and I turned out okay. My folks didn’t tolerate any lip from me. I knew I was “gonna get it” from Dad if I sassed off to…
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This year, for our donor Thank You gift, we designed four beautiful visual reminders of the messages that are at the core of what we teach. We are excited to gift these to our donor team, as a visual encouragement…
Merry Christmas from Jim and Lynne Jackson
When things get hard you learn who your community is. With the death of my dad and Lynne’s mom, and other struggles, it’s been a hard year for Lynne and me. It has meant SO MUCH to us to hear…
Don’t Settle for Fake Respect
Look, you don’t set out to teach your child fake respect. Obviously, not. But the pressures of parenting are high. You’ve got a lot to do, and sometimes you respond in the quickest, most efficient way. Maybe that looks like……
But What About My Toddler?
At Connected Families we are often asked, “How does your framework apply to toddlers when they seem too young to understand but are certainly showing their strength of will?” We’ve compiled a list of our favorite posts relating to…
Connected Families Podcast
Welcome to the Connected Families Podcast! We are committed to bringing you content that will challenge, encourage, and equip you to be the thoughtful and confident parent you long to be. Beginning June 19th, the Connected Families podcast will be…
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3 Steps to Becoming a More Confident Parent
Parenting is tough these days. And parents seem to be trying harder than ever to get it “right”. You read books as time allows. You stay up sometimes for hours researching articles on the internet. You give it everything you’ve…
A Fresh Look at the Connected Families Framework [video]
Parenting is complicated. Following an easy to remember framework simplifies your parenting and helps you become a more thoughtful, more intentional parent. In preparation for the launch of our Discipline That Connects online course, we updated the look of our parenting…
Christmas Greetings
Hey friends, We want to wish you a very blessed Christmas. As Lynne and I reflect on Immanuel – God with us, we have been challenged this year to remember that God is indeed with us in all the messes…
Demanding Kids: “I Want 2 Stories, 5 Kisses, and 10 Hugs”
“I want that toy!”“I need more kisses!”“I want these jeans!” Kids of all ages can get laser-focused on the thing they just have to have. They often use this focus to hold parents hostage, with a meltdown lurking right around…