Give the Gift of Connection
Category Foundation
Teaching Kids the Framework | Ep. 121
If you’re reading this, you probably hope to bring more connection, grace, and unconditional love into your parenting this year. And maybe you’re wondering how you can get your whole family on the same page. The Connected Families Framework can…
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
Two Important Truths To Guide Your Parenting This Year
Years ago, we learned from one of our mentors that we have the tendency to sin when we forget two important truths: As you enter a new year, we urge you to embrace these two truths. But how? Ever since Old…
Our Top Podcast of 2022 | Ep. 120
The Connected Families Podcast continues to encourage and equip parents all over the world. Did you know we recently exceeded 1 million listens? THANK YOU! As we head into another year of podcasting, we thought it would be fun to…
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
Grandparenting Through a New Lens | Ep. 119
Grandparents, we have something specifically for you today! (If you’re a parent, listen and then consider sharing this episode with a grandparent in your life.) You long to build more connection into your relationships with your grandchildren or to be…
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
Navigating Family Gatherings | Ep. 118
Are you looking forward to celebrating Christmas with family but dreading unsolicited advice from well-meaning relatives? You are not alone. Changes in your daily routines, travel, lack of sleep, and large gatherings set the stage for parenting challenges. Sometimes these…
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
A Heart Full of Gratitude
In the messes and stresses of family life (especially during the holiday season), gratitude is sometimes hard to come by. Knowing that joy and gratitude are closely related, how can we learn the important spiritual principle of giving thanks in…
Why Safety Is Crucial for Adoptive Families
and how it applies to ALL of us.
When Parenting Is Harder Than You Thought It Would Be | Ep. 115
Before you had children you may have held idealistic visions of what family life and parenting would be like someday. For some parents, as their hopes and expectations meet the realities of daily life, they begin to feel disillusioned. Insecurities…
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
You Really Want To Show Loving Discipline? Start With Your Face.
If you’re reading this right now, you likely want to show love to your kids, even in discipline. You probably already believe unconditional love means loving your kids during misbehavior. You don’t need to be convinced of the benefits of…
Calming Yourself Before Going Into Discipline | Ep.109
“Why are you so mad all the time?” Do you ever hear this from your child? You probably don’t intend to look mad. You may not even be aware of your furrowed brow or irritated expression. And it’s especially hard…
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed