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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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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!…
Screen Addiction: Prevent & Combat It by Giving a Big YES to Your Kids | Ep. 233
Even if your kids aren’t struggling with screen addiction, Connected Families co-founders Jim and Lynne Jackson want to help you shift the conversation away from a big “No” to a big “Yes!” In this episode, you will discover how to…
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How to Talk to Your Kids About Porn | Ep. 232
Today we’ve got the author of Good Pictures, Bad Pictures, Kristen A. Jenson, here with us to help us navigate how to talk to your kids about porn and protect them. Stacy and Kristen discuss how parents can proactively prepare…
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How to Limit Screen Time with Healthy Habits & a Bigger YES
Does screen time in your home cause serious stress? And do you worry about it damaging relationships? Do your attempts at limiting screen time turn it into the prized forbidden fruit? You are not alone. We know our kids are…
Kids & Technology: How to Navigate the Constantly Shifting Landscape | Ep. 231
Screens cause issues for families everywhere! The full scope of what social media is in today’s world is complex and can be overwhelming. It goes way beyond the typical social media platforms and games we usually hear about. That’s why…
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The Science Behind Building Unshakeable Kids | Ep. 216
Dr. Nicole Wilke is back in this episode to explore another layer of building resilience in kids–affirming character development. Dr. Wilke shares practical wisdom on speaking healing words to our children and fostering resilience through appropriate levels of challenge and…
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Are You Unintentionally Encouraging Bad Behavior? Here’s How to Switch That
Introducing the ABCs of Affirmation