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Why ‘Kids Are Resilient’ Is Only Half the Story | Ep. 214
**Content warning: this podcast discusses mental health issues, including suicide.** Whether you’re dealing with tantrums or teen anxiety, you won’t want to miss this honest, down-to-earth conversation with Josh and Rachel Keller (Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches) as they dive…
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Practical Classroom Management Strategies That Work | Ep. 202
Are you a teacher working to create a nurturing classroom environment while managing behavior well? Whether you teach in a school or volunteer at church, this conversation is for you. Dr. Cindy Wilson, Partnership Program Manager at Connected Families, and…
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Payoffs & Accidental Rewards: How to Focus on the Right Stuff | Ep. 194
Have you ever noticed bad behavior increasing the more you attempt to quell it in your child? You might be facing a situation of payoffs, accidental rewards or misplaced “focus fertilizer.” In this episode, Chad Hayenga and Jim Jackson unpack…
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20 Beautiful Empathy Statements to Show Kids You Really See Them
In stressful interactions, do you ever think of what you wish you’d said to your kids about five minutes too late? If you’ve got a child unraveling before your eyes, it’s tempting to try to quickly “fix it” instead of…
Stop Power-Struggle Parenting | Ep. 190
Three dads and parent coaches talk about power struggles and how to break the patterns of judgment and defensiveness that get us stuck in power struggles with our kids. Chad Hayenga, Jim Jackson, and Alan Thetford team up to discuss…
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What’s Your Story? Join the Week of Sharing | Ep 188
This week, we chat with Joel and Mindy Bolitho, an Australian couple who’ve experienced transformation through the Framework. They talk about significant moments in their journey and how they spread the word about Connected Families in their community. Connected Families’…
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How to Be a Great Grandparent to Your Grandkids (and Their Parents!)| Ep. 184
Two grandmothers, Dijea Young and Cindy Stonestreet (who also happen to be Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches) chat about the role of play in grandparenting and how they’re learning to be great grandmothers. Cindy and Dijea share personal stories about…
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Have You Experienced the Benefits of Child-Led Play?
How to get started with child-led special playtime
How to Play with Kids Like a Therapist Would | Ep. 181
Two therapists chat about the benefits of play and how to incorporate play therapy into your family’s routine. The end goal: More connection with your child and a more regulated child. It’s a win-win! In this podcast episode, Lynne Jackson,…
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How God Created Us for Community…and Science Agrees!
The human need for connection is God-ordained.