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Christmas Greetings from Jim and Lynne
Watch this short [1:48] Christmas greeting and then scroll to the bottom to watch an even shorter outtake that will be sure to bring a smile to your face. Merry Christmas, friends! JIM: Greetings, Connected Families community! Jim and Lynne…
Top Ten Connected Families Blog Posts of 2022
Each year, it’s fun to look back and see which of our blog posts seem to have had the biggest impact on the parents coming to our website. Without further ado, here are (in no particular order) the TOP 10…
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…
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5 Ways Your Family Can Thrive This Christmas
(and not just survive!)
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…
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3 Ways To Help When Your Child Refuses To Do Schoolwork
What can you do when your child refuses to do schoolwork? For a variety of reasons, kids sometimes (or often!) are unmotivated to do what needs to be done. You know the importance of schoolwork, so it can feel frustrating…
The Gospel in Our Parenting, Part 2 | Ep. 117
Today’s podcast is part two of a series on how the gospel informs the Connected Families Framework. Part one explored the gospel in the first three layers of the Framework. Today’s conversation will unpack how the gospel is woven into…
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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…
The Brain Impact of Gratitude | Ep. 116
with Dr. Troy Spurrill
Why Safety Is Crucial for Adoptive Families
and how it applies to ALL of us.