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Foundation

Parenting from a Donkey

ByJim and Lynne Jackson
Published OnApril 14, 2022

Jesus was a different kind of king. This was evident in many ways, and highlighted by the unexpected way He entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Custom was that a king entered a town with a full show of prestige, power,…

Podcast Discipline

Doctrine of Grace in Parenting | Ep. 96

ByA Connected Families Podcast
Published OnApril 11, 2022

What does the Bible really say about parenting? Is there such a thing as a Doctrine of Grace in Parenting? As Christian parents, we depend on the Bible as a necessary guide to help us understand God’s direction in both…

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Family Conflict

“Go to Your Room! Right NOW!”

ByLynne Jackson
Published OnApril 6, 2022

What actually happens when you send your child to their room

Coach

What to Do When Your Child Has a Hard Time Losing

ByLynne Jackson
Published OnMarch 30, 2022

Resilience and respect: Learning to “win at losing"

Discipline

5 Powerful Ways to Connect with a Teen Who Lies

ByJim and Lynne Jackson
Published OnMarch 23, 2022

Lying is particularly hard on parents, because it feels like a betrayal. Moreover, it can be really confusing! If you know a teen who lies regularly, you may not know what to believe anymore, even when they are telling the…