Category Discipline
Big Emotions Start Somewhere: The Hidden Stress Your Kids Carry | Ep. 295
In this episode, we unpack the surprising reasons why some children experience the world more intensely than others, and why their big emotions are rarely about what they seem to be about. You’ll discover a reframe that just might changeโฆ
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Why Is Parenting So Hard? Finding Grace and Truth in the Struggle | Ep. 294
If youโve ever wondered, โWhy is parenting so hard?โ this episode is for you. In this deeply personal and practical episode, Connected Families co-founder Lynne Jackson opens up about her own journey from organized perfectionist to overwhelmed mom of three.โฆ
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5 Lies That Keep Parents Stuck (And the Biblical Truths That Set You Free)
These 5 lies keep parents stuck in guilt and frustration. Discover the biblical truths that bring freedom, peace, and deeper connection with your kids.
From Feeling Like a Bad Mom to Deeply Loved | Ep. 293
What we believe about ourselves shapes how we parent, for better or worse. In this opening episode of the Grace and Truth for Every Parent series, host Stacy Bellward talks with Connected Families’ Content Manager, Laura Way, about the beliefsโฆ
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Family Meetings for Kids: A Weekly Habit That Builds Family Teamwork! | Ep. 292
What if family meetings for kids can be as simple as a weekly gathering with snacks and a game? In this warm and practical episode of the Connected Families podcast, host Stacy Bellward sits down with Certified Parent Coaches Corrieโฆ
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(Updated) How to Motivate Children: What the Research Says | Ep. 291
Every parent knows the feeling: you need the dishes done, the toys picked up, or the laundry foldedโฆ and your child is nowhere near motivated to help. What if the key to raising genuinely responsible kids isn’t about enforcing compliance,โฆ
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Family Meetings: The Why and the How of Fun, Successful Family Meetings
Family Meeting Agenda: How to Hold Fun Weekly Meetings
How to Start Family Meetings Your Kids Won’t Want to Miss | Ep. 290
Join Connected Familiesโ Director of Education & Equipping, Chad Hayenga, in this audioblog about Family Meetings. These are two words that might make you cringe or add to your mental “should-do” list. But what if they could actually become theโฆ
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โHelp! How on Earth Do I Get My Kids to Do Chores?โ
Take advantage of brain chemistry!
Teaching Kids Responsibility Without Nagging and Frustration | Ep. 289
Why are chores such a struggle in families? Join Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches, Katie Johnson and Marni Love, to unpack why itโs hard, and what to do about it. They discuss the biblical foundation for meaningful work and offerโฆ
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