Category Discipline
My child is not my report card…
Meet the Baros Family from Washington
Navigating Family Gatherings | Ep 156
With the holidays fast approaching, we are pulling a classic podcast from the archives where Chad Hayenga joins Stacy Bellward to discuss some ideas for navigating family gatherings. Enjoy! Are you looking forward to celebrating holidays with family but dreading…
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Ease the New Sibling Transition With Preparation & Loads of Grace
Spoiler alert: It doesn’t have to cause resentment!
But first, CONNECT…
Meet the Jones Family from Colorado
Blocked Care: Rekindle Compassion in Your Heart | Ep. 155
In today’s episode on blocked care, Stacy talks with author Melissa Corkum about her book Reclaim Compassion. “Blocked care (also known as compassion fatigue) is when a parent becomes emotionally unavailable following repeated rejected attempts to support their child. The…
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Anna’s Story: When Traditional Parenting Just Doesn’t Cut It
Anna Braasch, Connected Families Executive Director, has brought a much-needed perspective of building a family through adoption to the team. Formulaic parenting sounds good, but as Anna discovered, it didn’t work with her kids. The hopes and dreams of early…
Stories of Transformation…One Mom’s Journey | Ep. 154
Listen as we chat with Anna Braasch about finding hope through the Connected Families Framework. Do you remember when a friend introduced you to Connected Families? Or, maybe you are brand new to Connected Families’ resources–we’re so glad you found…
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The Simple Birthday Party: Teach Your Kids to Be Generous on Their Special Day
You stand in the Walmart aisle with a cart full of princess or superhero party crafts, games, and decorations, not to mention a ton of party food. The temptation is to plan every detail to create the perfect day for…
How to Prepare Now In Case Your (Future) Teenager Runs Away From Home
Let’s imagine: What if your teenager runs away from home? Picture the moment you find out. You badly want to freak out. Where would they go? What if they get injured? What if you could go into that moment confident…
A Circle of Support: What Does a Mentor Do for a Child? | Ep. 153
Here at Connected Families, we often talk about how you can pass your faith on to your kids. Have you thought about how you can help sustain your child’s faith into their adult years? Research reveals that 60 percent of…
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