Category Discipline
Help! My Child Won’t Listen | Ep 148
My child wonโt listen! Sound familiar? If youโve had that exasperated thought recently, youโre 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 andโฆ
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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 hostโฆ
Discipline and Your Kids: Your Questions Answered | Ep. 147
Your kids keep growing and changing, and so do your questions about parenting. Todayโs podcast might answer a few of your questions and leave you wishing you had your own parent coach. In this Q&A style podcast, Lynne Jackson (Connectedโฆ
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Bonus Episode: Exciting News from Connected Families!
Parenting in the complexity of todayโs world is stressful! The level of childrenโs 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 yourselfโฆ
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Trust Expert Dr. Henry Cloud Chats With Us About Parenting | Ep. 146
According to todayโs guest and trust expert, Dr. Henry Cloud, trust is fuel for all of life. Humans are hard-wired to trust, yet we still have to earn our childrenโs trust over and over again. Trust is sometimes a challengeโฆ
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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! Weโve gathered a collection of stories and ideas specifically for teachers. We are grateful for you! These are challenging times to be a teacher.โฆ
Connect With Students: A Framework To Connect With & Nurture Responsibility In ALL Students | Ep. 145
Itโs nearly time to head back to school, and todayโs episode is especially for anyone in a teaching role. Have you ever considered bringing the Connected Families Framework principles to your classroom at school or church? No matter what environmentโฆ
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Support Your Childโs 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. Itโs okay to be a mess! But what can you do when you or your child feels this way?โฆ
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Help! My Anxious Child Cries When Dropped Off at Daycare
If your child struggles with separation anxiety, you know all about the dreaded drop-off. You know about the preambleโthe slow dressing and eating, the extra hugs, the little comments from your child about bellies or fevers. And then comes theโฆ
Is Your Child Crying at School or Daycare Drop-Off? | Ep. 143
Maybe youโve been there. Your child just doesnโt want to go to school or daycare. Youโre not sure if sheโs truly anxious and struggling or if she is just being defiant. Itโs hard to know what to do, especially ifโฆ
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