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Your kids? They’re watching. ALL the time. | Ep. 20
In this podcast, Chad Hayenga and Jim Jackson will challenge you to think through what youโre modeling as you parent. Theyโll equip you with natural, effective ways to โlive your life out loudโ in a manner that builds faith andโฆ
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Christmas: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?
Here are some practical ideas that can help protect the joy of the season and may minimize the likelihood of holiday meltdowns and conflicts. These ideas are anchored in the principle that we all behave better when we feel better!โฆ
“Connected Families has become part of our DNA.”
We are checking in with families who have been utilizing the Connected Families Framework in their homes. What do these families look like 5, 10, or even 15 years later? Today, we meet Bob and Lori Freeman and see howโฆ
“Focusing on connection first has changed the dynamics of our home.”
We are checking in with families who have been utilizing the Connected Families Framework in their homes. What do these families look like 5, 10, or even 15 years later? Today, we meet the Basulto family and see how Connectedโฆ
Your child is โplaying doctorโ with a friend
The Connected Families Framework is an effective tool for parents to utilize in a variety of challenging scenarios, including teaching children healthy boundaries. It provides four powerful messages to kids; even in hard situations as we desire to pass alongโฆ
“My initial reaction was to yell and get big and loud.”
Many of our most popular articles are real and sometimes raw examples of the Connected Families Framework in action. The following story is from Jessica, a mom who is fighting to bring grace and truth to her parenting. It tellsโฆ
My Child Will Not Get Ready for School On Time | Ep. 10
Weโre in back-to-school season, bringing all the joy and anxiety that comes with it. One question we hear when we talk with parents is, โWhat do I do when my child wonโt get ready for school on time?โ This weekโฆ
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My Tween Wants to Quit Music Lessons | Ep. 8
โI donโt WANT to practice my trumpet.โ โMy piano teacher is mean!โ โI donโt have time to practice with all this homework. I want to quit!โย Sound familiar? In todayโs podcast, Stacy Bellward and Jim Jackson interview Chad Hayenga, LMFTโฆ
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My Kids Won’t Do Their Chores Without My Nagging | Ep. 5
Have you ever wondered, “My child canโt manage to even take the garbage out. How will she ever survive in adulthood?” Or, maybe it sounds more like, “I do so much for these kids. Why canโt they do a fewโฆ
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My Kids Fight All the Time! | Ep. 4
Itโs summer and the kids are home from school. Is the constant fighting and bickering more than you can take? This week we welcome Lynne Jackson, parent coach and co-founder of Connected Families. She brings stories and practical solutions youโฆ
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