Category Discipline

Rewards for Kids: 9 Wisdom-Filled Guidelines to Get Beyond Bribing
A research- and biblically-based perspective on โbribingโ kids

Unconditional Love: 15 Reasons to Show Love-No-Matter-What to Your Kids
While parents assume their children know they’re loved, unconditional love must be actively demonstrated during misbehavior, not just good times. When Andy shifted from firm discipline to expressing love-no-matter-what during his son Mitch’s math struggles, it transformed their relationship. Tenโฆ

Connected Families’ October Podcast Mission
This month, we are sharing 24 mini-podcast episodes featuring parenting wisdom from our Discipline That Connects course which teaches the Connected Families Framework. One episode, six days a week, to lead you through practical parenting from a Biblical perspective. Grace-Basedโฆ

How to Be a Safer Parent
One dad's story...

Connected Families Framework: A Stewardship Story of Growth and Grace | Ep. 245
In this special “virtual family time” episode about the Connected Families Framework, youโll hear Jim and Lynne Jackson join Stacy Bellward (host) for a fun conversation about the incredible growth and impact of Connected Families over the past 20+ years.โฆ
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What Works When “Calm Down!” Doesn’t: How to Help Your Angry Child | Ep. 244
Ever wonder how to help your angry child? Donโt worry, so do many others. This podcast is all about equipping you with practical tools and perspective on dealing with your angry child. Join Stacy Bellward and guest Julie Maas, aโฆ
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Angry Mom Help: Building Emotional Capacity for Out-of-Control Rage | Ep. 243
If you’re searching for angry mom help because you feel like you’re constantly apologizing to your kids for losing your temper, you’re not alone. In this powerful episode, host Stacy Bellward sits down with Elizabeth Andreyevskiy, creator of the Emotionallyโฆ
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I Lost My Temper With My Child; Can I Make It Better?
You know that sickening feeling in the pit of your stomach when you realize, โI did it again. I lost my temper with my child.โ? We do too. The truth is, weโve all had those moments. Parenting is all inโฆ

Game-Changing Family Ministry Ideas for Churches of Any Size | Ep. 242
Hear how one Minnesota church partners with Connected Families for family ministry ideas that truly equip and support their families. In this episode about partnerships, Stacy Bellward (host) and Cindy Wilson (Connected Families Ministry Partnership & Research Program Manager) areโฆ
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Parents and Sports: How to Let the Kids Have Fun Again
The real value in extracurriculars.

