Category Discipline
How To Make Your Child Feel Lavishly Loved and Unquestionably Valued
The daily tasks of parenting can be more than a full-time job: planning, shopping for and making the meals, laundry, helping with homework, shuttling kids to activities, managing the house, etc. (Do you feel tired yet? 😉 ) You accomplish…
Teach Your Kids How to Trust God
Parents who value their faith long to teach their children to trust God and walk in a vibrant, resilient relationship with Christ. Being involved in a local faith community is certainly a vital part of that. But as important as…
Feel Safe: How to Cultivate a Sense of Security in an Unsafe World | Ep. 152
Children today face threats to their safety that are difficult to discuss. How do you help your kids process a school shooting or other violent attack? How can you hold the fear and anxiety they feel when you’re experiencing the…
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
Want To Show Grace to Your Kids? Soak In It First | Ep. 151
Self-care is a hot topic, but what about soul-care? How can you open up space in your heart for God to meet you and speak to you in the middle of a busy, chaotic day? Or in the midst of…
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
Parenting Topics That Will Fill You With Hope | Ep. 150
Do you wish you had a strong foundation to guide you through challenging situations with your kids? Or, do you know a little about the Connected Families Framework but want to grow your application of it? The parenting topics in…
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
Why Is My Child So Angry? The #1 Unexpected Reason & Practical Steps to Take
Moving from unhealthy to healthy anger responses
Disciplining an Explosive Child—With Grace and Firmness Ep. 149
Wondering about disciplining an explosive child? You’re not alone! In fact, what to do with kid’s anger is one of our most frequent inquiries here at Connected Families. Aggressive behavior and explosive anger are intense challenges, and there is hope…
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
Seriously, Why Doesn’t My Child Listen to Me?
4 tips to help your child start listening better
Help! My Child Won’t Listen | Ep 148
My child won’t listen! Sound familiar? If you’ve had that exasperated thought recently, you’re not alone. Obedience and cooperation are common struggles most families encounter. There may be a disconnect between your good intentions and what your kids experience and…
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
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…