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Help! My Child Is Defiant and Disrespectful
You probably know the signs of your child’s defiance or disrespect a few seconds before it lands. You see it in their body language, and you feel it in your own body as you try to prepare. If you’ve got…
Obedience: A Jesus-Centered View
We are excited to bring you an excerpt from a book that we feel will impact your family for generations to come. Dr. David and Amanda Erickson are co-authors of The Flourishing Family: A Jesus-Centered Guide to Parenting with Peace…
The Flourishing Family: Don’t Settle for Merely Surviving | Ep. 197
In this episode, Jim and Lynn Jackson, co-founders of Connected Families, chat with Dr. David and Amanda Erickson from Flourishing Homes and Families about their new book, The Flourishing Family: A Jesus-Centered Guide to Parenting with Peace and Purpose. The…
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Give Yourself Grace With the Do-Over | 196
In this episode, Jim and Lynne Jackson talk with Ruth Wharton about the transformative power of “do-overs.” They unpack how this practice mirrors the gospel by encouraging us to give ourselves grace, seek forgiveness, and mend relationships. They share the…
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Hitting & Biting: How the Right Consequence Might Be Simpler Than You Think
Hitting and biting are really difficult phases for some kids. It’s completely natural if all your mama or papa bear instincts come out to protect their siblings. However, so often, when thinking about appropriate “consequences” for hitting, biting, and other…
Strengths and Weaknesses: What a Child’s Misbehavior Tells Us | Ep 195
When faced with your child’s misbehavior, it’s tempting to focus on their weaknesses: poor emotional regulation, lack of self-control, or dishonesty. But what if you could see beneath these struggles to recognize the God-given strengths hidden within? At Connected Families,…
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The Goal Was to Ask More Questions and Tell Less, But…
If you’ve read much of our content before, you might have picked up on the fact that we like questions. In fact, I often encourage the parents I coach to work toward asking more questions while telling their kids less.…
What Do You Do with a Minecraft Addiction?
The long road to recovery from an addiction to Minecraft (or Fortnite, or Roblox, or...)
Make-It-Right Consequences for Kids | Ep. 176
Start teaching your kids the first steps toward reconciliation and restoration by using “make it right” consequences in their relationships. Parent coach Amy Nyvall shares personal stories illustrating how she has taught her kids to take responsibility for their actions…
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Why Is My Child So Angry? The #1 Unexpected Reason & Practical Steps to Take
Moving from unhealthy to healthy anger responses