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Practical Ideas for Parenting the Middle Years | Ep. 129
Do you have a child in the middle years, or are those years just a few steps away? (Keep in mind, puberty can begin as early as nine years old!) The middle years can be a tumultuous time for a…
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Want To Know Your Child’s Strengths?
Find Clues in 12 Common Misbehaviors
Is Your Child’s Misbehavior Actually a Gift? | Ep. 128
What if underneath your child’s misbehavior was a good gift? Sound too good to be true? It’s not! Connected Families teaches this idea as a “Gift Gone Awry.” This gift may not always come out in a helpful way, but…
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3 Ways To Help When Your Child Refuses To Do Schoolwork
What can you do when your child refuses to do schoolwork? For a variety of reasons, kids sometimes (or often!) are unmotivated to do what needs to be done. You know the importance of schoolwork, so it can feel frustrating…
The Brain Impact of Gratitude | Ep. 116
with Dr. Troy Spurrill
Solve That After-School Crabbiness
The bus pulls up, and you brace yourself. She comes flying off the bus, backpack bouncing and arms flailing. You can already tell there is going to be an issue as soon as she walks in the door. Sure enough,…
Daily Sensory Rhythms To Bring Peace to Your Home | Ep 112
Your child is done with school (or preschool) for the day and instead of relaxing, you’re now navigating meltdown after meltdown. Why do the strategies that worked with one child fall flat with another? Do you find yourself wondering, “Will…
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Why Punching a Pillow When Angry Doesn’t Really Help Your Child
and what DOES help
Four Simple Ways to Teach Your Child About God
Do you want to teach your child about God but aren’t sure how to do it? If you’re reading this, you likely desire for your kids to grow up with strong character and a solid relationship with God. But how…
7 Activities to Teach Patience to the Child Who Wants It NOW
You want to teach your child patience, but it probably feels like an uphill battle. See if this sounds familiar. Your child asks for something. Maybe you’re not opposed to their idea, but it’s something they’re going to have to…