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Podcast Sensitive & Intense

My Child Freaks Out Easily | Ep. 106

ByA Connected Families Podcast
Published OnAugust 15, 2022

And what can I do to make it stop?

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Is Your Child Not Sharing? 4 Strategies to Help Your Child Learn to Share

ByJim and Lynne Jackson
Published OnAugust 10, 2022

Your child might sing “sharing is caring” at the top of her lungs one minute and grab her brother’s toy the next. If your small child is not sharing well yet, take a deep breath. Not sharing toys does not…

Entitlement & Responsibility

Are Too Many Extracurricular Activities Taking Over Life? Or Is It Entitlement?

ByJim and Lynne Jackson
Published OnAugust 3, 2022

Whether you are in the thick of it now or might be in the future, you may be wondering, how many are too many extracurricular activities? From sports to music, to theater, and more….our kids have an endless supply of…

Podcast Discipline Foundation

Navigating Compassion Fatigue | Ep. 105

ByA Connected Families Podcast
Published OnJuly 25, 2022

Not all families who have been formed through adoption have experienced what is discussed on this podcast. Regardless of how your family was formed, or the challenges you have in your home, there is a wide range of experiences when…

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I Just Can’t Get My Kids Off the Screen!

ByJim and Lynne Jackson
Published OnJuly 20, 2022

Don't just say, "No!" say, "Yes!" too!