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Fear-Based Compliance vs. Heartfelt Obedience: How to Avoid One & Inspire the Other
At a banquet I attended, I sat near a father and his two elementary-aged sons. The boys were playful, and I engaged with them the way I often do with young kids, purposefully playing, laughing, and connecting. When the host…
Bonus Episode: Exciting News from Connected Families!
Parenting in the complexity of today’s world is stressful! The level of children’s anxiety and behavior challenges has skyrocketed. It can feel overwhelming and discouraging. But despite those struggles, you are still actively seeking God’s grace and truth for yourself…
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4 Inspired Ways To Foster Love & Responsibility in the Classroom
Most of the resources at Connected Families are geared toward parents – but not this one! We’ve gathered a collection of stories and ideas specifically for teachers. We are grateful for you! These are challenging times to be a teacher.…
Support Your Child’s Mental Health with Caroline Leaf, PhD | Ep. 144
Life is messy, and sometimes you probably feel like a mess. Your kids might feel like a mess at times too. It’s okay to be a mess! But what can you do when you or your child feels this way?…
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What Is the Resurrected Life? & Why It Matters to Your Kids All Year Long
Resurrection Day (Easter Sunday) is just around the corner, and churches and families everywhere are making preparations for beautiful services. That’s great because it’s a powerful message you want your kids to hear, but it’s not enough. You see, the…
Special Time With Your Child: 3 Kind Steps to Make the Ending Special Too
It’s great to have a goal to spend more special time with your child, but…not only is it sometimes painfully difficult to even find five minutes of concentrated one-on-one time but let’s talk about the transition back. Have you ever…
Family Activities to Prepare for Easter | Ep. 127
a conversation with Laurie Christine
Why Is My Child So Angry All the Time? | Ep. 126
Are you trying to understand your child’s frequent frustration or angry eruptions? Do you find yourself turning to the internet to ask, “Why is my son so angry with me?” or “Why is my daughter so angry all the time?”…
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Morning Sensory Dysregulation
How to turn morning meltdowns into happy starts for your highly sensitive child.
Introduce Your Kids to the Connected Families Framework
A five-session activity guide