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In Your Child’s Shoes: Why Is Empathy Important? | Ep. 218

If you feel like you’ve “tried empathy” and you’re not a fan of the results, tune into this conversation about what empathy is and why you need more of it in your life. In this episode of the Connected Familiesโ€ฆ

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Mom Burnout, Tired Dads, & the Soul Care Remedy | Ep 217

*This resource was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table!* For followers of Jesus, soul careโ€ฆ

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BONUS: 5 Powerful Reasons to Press Play & Transform Lives

Have you thought of leading a small group through one of the Connected Families video courses? This episode will answer your questions. Small groups help combat parental isolation and create supportive communities for lasting family transformation. Host Stacy Bellward discussesโ€ฆ

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Your Marriage Isn’t Broken: It’s Growing | Ep. 215

Got questions about marriage? Feeling like, “My marriage is broken”? Join Jim and Lynne Jackson as they candidly answer real questions about marriage from parents like you. They touch on everything from balancing time for one another with parenting toโ€ฆ

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Words That Shape Hearts: The Art of Blessing Your Kids | Ep. 213

You wonโ€™t want to miss parent coaches Chad Hayenga and Katie Johnson exploring the meaningful practice of blessing your kids. They unpack what โ€œblessingโ€ meant throughout the Bible and what your heart needs to receive so that you can blessโ€ฆ

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Rest for the Weary: Simple Spiritual Rhythms for Parents | Ep. 211

In this episode, Connected Families staff discuss the scriptures and spiritual practices that have helped them stay connected to God in the past year. They also share their vision for the coming year and their commitment to providing “bite-sized” encouragementโ€ฆ

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3 Principles to Help Your Child Calm and Regulate | Ep. 210

In this episode on calming for kids, Lynne Jackson (Connected Families Co-Founder) and Lydia Rex (Connected Families Certified Parent Coach) talk with Stacy about what role parents play in helping their kids calm down. This conversation especially has sensitive orโ€ฆ

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Unwrapping Regret: Making Peace with a Parenting Fail | Ep. 208

If you imagine your most recent parenting fail, do you cringe or just laugh? Do you wallow in shame or regret? Today, we’re talking with Dijea Young about moving beyond regret into hope. She shares experiences as a mom toโ€ฆ

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Being an Adoptee: What Itโ€™s Like to Grow Up Adopted | Ep. 204

Today we chat with Leah Sutterlin, an adoptee, adoptive mom, and adoption advocate, about being an adoptee. Leah shares how early separation affected her later relationships and attachment style and discusses the identity struggles she experienced growing up. She alsoโ€ฆ