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Finding Beauty in the Messes
Messes. Today and over the next 48 hours, you’ll likely be surrounded by a bunch of them. Piles of dishes in the kitchen. Wrapping paper on the floor. Tired and over-sugared children. Stressed relationships. Just like parenting, Christmas is both…
Joe and Becky’s Adoption Story | Ep. 82
Creating a culture of safety in your home
11 Ideas to Help You Stop Yelling at Your Kids
Ideas from Scripture and Science to Develop a “Gentle Tongue”
Scared to launch your child into the “real world”?
If you’re the parent of an older teen or young adult, the thought of launching your child into the world can be frightening; particularly if they have shown very few signs that they will be able to handle “real life”…
Christian Discipline: The Story Behind Connected Families Unique Framework for Parenting | Ep. 68
As a parent you might feel overwhelmed with the mountain of resources available to you regarding Christian discipline. From podcasts, to books, to seminars, there is no shortage of available content you could access. But, when you are Christ-follower AND…
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4 Ways to Deal with Your Child’s Violent Outbursts
Kids of all ages can be prone to violent outbursts. Sometimes these violent outbursts get out of control. When your child screams, hits, bites, or kicks it can leave you feeling overwhelmed and discouraged. Your tendency, when this happens, might…
Being a Single Mom is Exhausting | Ep. 62
Being a single mom is exhausting. And when we hear from single moms, they often say things like, “I feel SO alone.” “I don’t know if I can make it.” “Are my kids and I beyond hope?” Maybe you wrestle…
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Grace and Truth for Moms | Ep. 61
Does the stress and struggle of parenting leave you feeling unworthy or incapable of being the mom you long to be? Do these statements sound familiar? “I’m a failure as a mom and I have ruined my kids!” “I’m an…
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Kids Struggling to Sleep? Here’s How to Equip Them to Sleep Well | Ep.55
Do you feel like bedtime struggles are a losing battle? Does bedtime leave you feeling exhausted? Your child wants another glass of water, another bedtime story. They’re afraid of the dark. Or overflowing with wound-up energy from the day. You…
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How I Helped My Baby Sleep When Sleep Training Was Not Working
Did you find this blog because you Googled, “How do I get my baby to sleep through the night?”? Well then, my friend, soak in this moment of knowing…this is NOT your magic bullet to deep nourishing sleep. Here is what…