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3 Reasons to Laugh with Your Kids
We know it feels good to laugh. Many of you may not feel like laughing at all right now, and we understand! These days, with all the heaviness around us, laughing can seem elusive. You might even feel guilty. Butโฆ
Enjoy Your Children the Way You Always Wanted To | Ep. 44
Are you scrambling to find clarity and help in your parenting? Are you struggling to find practical tools that bring lasting change? Do you wish you enjoyed your children more? Discover the power of connection and the hope of restoringโฆ
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Help Your Struggling Child Grieve His Pre-Coronavirus Life | Ep. 31
Like many of us, your child might be grieving his pre-coronavirus life. This challenging time can bring strong emotions to the surface in our kids (and in us as parents). These emotions can be signs of a child’s underlying grief.โฆ
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Connecting With Your Kids…Especially When They Struggle | Ep. 24
You may have heard, โMove TOWARD the struggling child.โ This phrase might seem counter-intuitive. Often, when our child is struggling, the last thing we want to do is connect with them. When we show love unconditionally, especially when our kidsโฆ
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Walking in Peace and Joy with Your Kids | Ep. 23
We all want a peaceful home where kids feel safe. But sometimes safety is hard to attain, especially when life is stressful. How do we respond during hard parenting moments? How can we do better at walking in peace andโฆ
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52 Out-of-the-Box Family Bonding Activities
Itโs easy to forget to have fun with your kids. Rules, responsibilities, schoolworkโฆ and the day-to-day grind can prevent us from enjoying life as a family. Thatโs where intentionality comes in. You can stop and choose to take a momentโฆ
Your Child’s Misbehavior: A Cry for Help?
โI hate you, Mommy!!โCarrie was at the end of her rope with her 5-year-old. โAlex is always an intense kid, but he seems so angry and defiant these days. What do I do when he says โI hate you!!โ? Itโฆ
Connecting with Toddlers & Teens During Discipline
Each year thousands of people participate in one of our online courses, or in our parent coaching. We frequently hear encouraging stories like the ones below of parents connecting with toddlers AND teens during discipline. We love it when storiesโฆ
Why How YOU Were Parented Probably Wonโt Work Anymore
Have you ever thought something like this? My parents were tough on me and I turned out okay. My folks didnโt tolerate any lip from me. I knew I was โgonna get itโ from Dad if I sassed off toโฆ
Leading Down a Grace-Filled Path | Ep. 17
Join Jim Jackson, Connected Families co-founder, and Chad Hayenga, LMFT, Certified Life Coach and parent coach, for this first episode in a 5-part series for dads. Moms, of course youโre welcome to listen! But Jim and Chad will be addressingโฆ
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