Give the Gift of Connection
Category Discipline
Self-Affirmation for Kids: A Fun Idea to Build Your Child’s Inner Confidence
The Simple Way We Taught Our Kids to Value What They Did Well
Applying the ABC’s of Affirmation | Ep.83
Does your child get discouraged? Does it feel like your child’s misbehavior seems to drown out the positive things you might notice? And the more you notice misbehavior, the more it seems to happen. We tend to gravitate toward the…
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Connected Families Is Building Community in SCHOOLS
We continue to hear how the Connected Families community has helped parents feel less alone. Have you ever wondered if the resources we offer would be a good fit for your school, small group, non-profit, or extended family? During this…
Thankful for the Connected Families Community
Since January 2021, Lynne and I have decided to end each day in our home by expressing gratitude. This has helped us keep dwelling on what is good, and pressing on with joy and peace. We spend around 30 minutes…
Joe and Becky’s Adoption Story | Ep. 82
Creating a culture of safety in your home
Dear Exhausted Mom, Here’s Why You Might Say “Yes” When Your Child Begs You to Play
As a parent, you probably know something about the relentless requests of children. For a host of reasons, often these requests get especially aimed at moms. Get around a group of women, and chances are you’ll find at least one…
An Honest Conversation About Adoption | Ep. 81
Many of the families in the Connected Families community were formed through adoption. This month, during National Adoption Awareness Month, we look more closely at how the Connected Families Framework can be applied to children who joined their family through…
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Here’s How to Seize the Opportunity When Your Child Feels Distant
“My daughter is distant from me.” How often have parents repeated these words? Or maybe it’s your son that is emotionally distant these days. The truth is, all relationships hit low points at times. For some kids, distance is their…
11 Ideas to Help You Stop Yelling at Your Kids
Ideas from Scripture and Science to Develop a “Gentle Tongue”
Why Changing Your Parenting Is So Hard | Ep. 80
Why is changing your parenting just so hard? You’ve tried everything to get a better result in your parenting: You’ve read the books, watched the seminars, tried new methods. You know that you want a different approach to your parenting,…
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