Category Connect

How God Created Us for Community…and Science Agrees!
The human need for connection is God-ordained.

How Authentic Community Can Equip Parents to Thrive | Ep. 179
In this meaningful conversation, we talk to dads Matt Norman (author and President & CEO of Norman & Associates) and Jim Jackson (Connected Families Co-Founder) about their experiences with authentic, vulnerable community. Matt shares his personal journey of seeking moreโฆ
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See Your Child’s Strengths in the Craziness | Ep. 175
Your kids, with all the wild moments they bring, are fearfully and wonderfully made. That means God gave them gifts and strengths. Listen to us chat with Courtney and Joe Dewey (Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches) about finding your child’sโฆ
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Want to Connect With Your Teenager? | Ep. 174
How can you continue to connect and maintain a relationship with your kids as they get older? You CAN connect with your teenager. If you’ve got teens, or will have them someday, listen to us chat with Rachel and Joshโฆ
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Holy Week Activities to Nurture Faith in Kids of All Ages | Ep. 171
In this episode, Stacy Bellward (podcast host) and Katie Wetsell (Connected Families Certified Parent Coach) offer insights on how to engage children in the Easter story, emphasizing the Resurrection’s significance through traditions and conversation. They provide age-appropriate scripts for explainingโฆ
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Families With Teenagers, Keep Calm and Stay Connected
Families with teenagers have joys and challenges that are different from families with littles. Just when you think youโve got this parenting thing downโฆthings can change again. But why do the teenage years get such a bad rap? There areโฆ

3 Reasons Kids Misbehave & How You Can Respond With Grace and Love
If youโve got a child who seems to be misbehaving more than usual, itโs time to pause and reflect on what might be driving your misbehaving child. When your child seems to be acting out all of a sudden, youโฆ

How to Speak Blessings Over Your Child This New Year
How often do you speak blessings over your children? Is this really a big deal in the Bible? Or is it less important compared to other acts of faithful living? Thereโs a section in the Bible sometimes referred to asโฆ

My child is not my report card…
Meet the Baros Family from Washington

Ease the New Sibling Transition With Preparation & Loads of Grace
Spoiler alert: It doesnโt have to cause resentment!

