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Developing a Screen Plan For Your Family | Ep. 132

ByA Connected Families Podcast
Published OnMay 8, 2023

a conversation with Arlene Pellicane

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Do You Love Family Travel? (Or Not So Much?!)

ByJim and Lynne Jackson
Published OnMay 2, 2023

If you love family travel time, we want to share some ideas that will both deepen your love of family travel AND your family’s faith and values. But maybe you don’t always love it so much… We get it. Sometimes…

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Teaching Truthfulness: 4 Loving Actions To Help the Child Who Lies

ByJim and Lynne Jackson
Published OnApril 25, 2023

How to respond wisely when your child is lying

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How To Guide Your Child To Love Honesty | Ep. 131

ByA Connected Families Podcast
Published OnApril 24, 2023

There’s nothing like your child telling a blatant lie to trigger a strong reaction in you. You may want to focus your energy on shutting down the deception, but what if you responded with curiosity instead? Or maybe your child…

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4 Simple Mealtime Rules You and Your Kids Can Embrace

ByLynne Jackson
Published OnApril 11, 2023

Mealtimes are a vital part of the rhythm of family life! “Research suggests that having dinner together as a family at least four times a week has positive effects on child development. Family dinners have been linked to a lower…