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Teach Your Kids How To Apologize…and Mean It
Do you ever feel like the selfish, hurtful attitudes of your kids are enough to make you pull your hair out? (Or theirs?) “How can they be so mean to each other? I’m so sick of this!” What are some…
Christian Discipline: The Story Behind Connected Families Unique Framework for Parenting | Ep. 68
As a parent you might feel overwhelmed with the mountain of resources available to you regarding Christian discipline. From podcasts, to books, to seminars, there is no shortage of available content you could access. But, when you are Christ-follower AND…
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How to Teach Flexibility Using a Pipe Cleaner
Plans change. Life changes. And suddenly your sweet child who doesn’t get to have chicken nuggets is melting down on your kitchen floor. Or maybe rain canceled your walk to the park. Whatever the cause, the chaos that ensues can…
A Simple Way to Teach Kids Perseverance
Do you ever watch your child’s mood swing wildly based on the latest circumstance? Do you ever watch your own mood swing wildly based on your child’s reaction to the latest circumstance? Persevering and staying calm when life throws you…
What to Do When You Catch Your Child Looking at Porn
It’s everywhere. For most of us, as parents, it’s not a matter of “if”, but “when” your child will be exposed to pornography. But what do you DO if you catch your child looking at porn? How do you keep…
“Yikes! My Kid Is Looking at Porn!” | Episode 67
“My kid is looking at porn! What should I do?” Have you experienced this? Or maybe you are concerned about how to prepare your child for future encounters with something inappropriate. Pornography is highly accessible in today’s culture. Marketers seem…
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How to Set Boundaries with Screens | Ep. 66
“My kid is obsessed with gaming! Are they addicted? What should I do?” If you’ve found yourself making these kinds of statements you are not alone. It’s amazing how something small on a screen can have such a big impact.…
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16 Best Pieces of Advice for New Dads (from Real Pros!)
Recently, we asked the men in our Connected Families community what advice, encouragement, or insight they would give to dads just starting out on their parenting journey whether through birth or adoption. Here is what they told us. 16 Best…
How to Leave a Legacy | Ep. 65
What comes to your mind when you hear the word “legacy”? We feel inspired when we hear stories about the legacy of someone who has made an impact in the world. Hearing these stories may inspire you to want to…
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4 Ways to Deal with Your Child’s Violent Outbursts
Kids of all ages can be prone to violent outbursts. Sometimes these violent outbursts get out of control. When your child screams, hits, bites, or kicks it can leave you feeling overwhelmed and discouraged. Your tendency, when this happens, might…