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Christmas Parenting: How to Celebrate with Holiday Joy, Not Regret
Do you have Christmas parenting moments you wish you could do over? The wonder of Christmas often collides with parenting reality. This may lead you to say things you wish you’d not said and do things you wish you’d not…
Unwrapping Regret: Making Peace with a Parenting Fail | Ep. 208
If you imagine your most recent parenting fail, do you cringe or just laugh? Do you wallow in shame or regret? Today, we’re talking with Dijea Young about moving beyond regret into hope. She shares experiences as a mom to…
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Moving to the Same Side of the Table: A Father’s Journey | Ep. 207
In today’s episode, Connected Families Co-Founder Jim Jackson interviews Stephen Freeman, a father of five, who shares how Connected Families impacted his parenting approach. Through coaching and practical tools, Stephen learned to see challenging behaviors differently and developed a deeper…
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Stressed Family? How to Build a More Grace-Filled and Peaceful Home
Multiple kids crying. Dog barking at who knows what. The food burns on the stove while you try to change the baby’s diaper. Maybe you lose it. Maybe you and your spouse start to argue about the mess in the…
Better Parenting Starts Here: Reframing Negative Thoughts | Ep. 206
If you’re not satisfied with what your parenting looks like today, maybe becoming a better mom or dad is more about reframing what you already do than finding new tips and tricks that “work” with your kids. In this episode,…
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An Adoptee’s Perspective: What It’s Like to Be Adopted & How to Help
Insights and Ideas from an adult adoptee
Being an Adoptee: What It’s Like to Grow Up Adopted | Ep. 204
Today we chat with Leah Sutterlin, an adoptee, adoptive mom, and adoption advocate, about being an adoptee. Leah shares how early separation affected her later relationships and attachment style and discusses the identity struggles she experienced growing up. She also…
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Help! My Child Is Defiant and Disrespectful
You probably know the signs of your child’s defiance or disrespect a few seconds before it lands. You see it in their body language, and you feel it in your own body as you try to prepare. If you’ve got…
Sleep Solutions for Tired Families: Expert Advice | Ep. 203
Listen in as Connected Families Co-Founder Lynne Jackson and Christina Spaeth-Harrer, pediatric occupational therapist, share their expert insights on improving family sleep. From managing bedtime routines to incorporating sensory-friendly activities, Christina and Lynne offer practical tools for common sleep challenges.…
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Practical Classroom Management Strategies That Work | Ep. 202
Are you a teacher working to create a nurturing classroom environment while managing behavior well? Whether you teach in a school or volunteer at church, this conversation is for you. Dr. Cindy Wilson, Partnership Program Manager at Connected Families, and…
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