Category Discipline
Back-to-School Transition Tips for Sensitive Children | Ep. 239
In today’s podcast we offer many practical tools and back-to-school transition tips for sensitive children. Whether it’s you or one of your kids, we all know someone who has woken up on the “wrong side of the bed.” Hear from…
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Culturally-Sensitive Biblical Parenting Resources. Is This a Thing?
Five years ago, Connected Families had certified parent coaches in just one country. Today? Connected Families is collaborating with CF Certified Parent Coaches in 20 countries and across four continents to provide culturally-sensitive biblical parenting resources. As Chad Hayenga reflected…
Impact: The Unexpected Global Parenting Movement Changing Lives Worldwide | Ep. 238
In this exciting episode, we explore how Connected Families has evolved from a Minnesota-based ministry into a global parenting resource for families worldwide. Host Stacy Bellward, along with Chad Hayenga, Connected Families Education and Equipping Director, is “visiting” other countries…
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Siblings Arguing Again? 3 Tips to Decide If It’s Time to Step In & Help Your Kids
A brother or a sister is a wonderful thing. They can play together and grow up to be friends. Or… they can argue all day long. If you have siblings arguing in the house, it can become almost the soundtrack…
Conflict Resolution for Kids: Take Advantage of Summer to Hone These Priceless Skills | Ep. 237
Everybody needs conflict resolution skills, but it shows up particularly for kids during the summer when they’ve got more free time to hang out with siblings and neighbors. What does conflict resolution for kids look like? Today we’re welcoming back…
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Beyond Summer Boredom: Creating Rhythms With Your Kids In Mind | Ep. 236
Through today’s podcast, feel equipped with parenting ideas that transform chaotic summer days and summer boredom into opportunities for family connection and growth. In this episode, host Stacy Bellward interviews Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches Nicole Gillette and Lyssa Stoyko.…
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Siento Resentimiento Hacia Mi Hijo…
5 ideas para superar el resentimiento
4 Summer Tips for Parents Excited for (or Dreading) Summer Break
It’s summer again! We’ve got some summer tips for parents like you. Summer can be an amazing time for unforced connecting and free time. Kids can get off their devices and explore the great outdoors. Summer includes so much potential!…
Move Beyond Homeschool Stress: Practical Ideas That Promote Peace | Ep. 235
Homeschooling can be delightful, beautiful, and an amazing privilege! It can also be hard. You can move beyond homeschool stress and experience peace in your home. Today we’ve got Marni Love and Amy Nyvall, homeschool moms and Connected Families certified…
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Be the Parent; But Can You Also Be Their Friend?
“Kids don’t need us to be their friends, they need us to be their parents!” The dad huffed, frustrated that I had suggested his teen daughter might be seeing her mom and dad more as enemies than allies. Another variant…