Give the Gift of Connection
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How to Connect with Your Kids in Any Circumstance | Ep. 47
As you’re heading into some potentially stressful situations over the next few weeks (changing schedules, relatives who might judge your parenting, or not feeling connected to your kiddos) take some time and listen to this encouraging podcast we pulled out…
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Meet a Family of Four from Mongolia
For nearly twenty years, Connected Families has been equipping and empowering parents to lead their families with grace. As a tumultuous 2020 comes to an end we are excited to introduce you to families around the world who are embracing…
Top 4 Tips to Make This the Best Christmas Yet
Another Christmas season is upon us and many of us are struggling to figure out how to navigate our current reality. We’ve compiled a list of some of our best Christmas posts for you to look at when you have…
Meet David from Singapore
For nearly twenty years, Connected Families has been equipping and empowering parents to lead their families with grace. As a tumultuous 2020 comes to an end we are excited to introduce you to families around the world who are embracing…
How to Stop Attention-Seeking Behavior Before It Starts
Some kids need a lot of attention. And they still want more. It can be pretty frustrating. Maybe you feel ready to do anything to stop your kids’ attention-seeking behavior. In fact, sometimes it turns into an adversarial relationship.…
What Causes Anger Issues in a Child? | Ep. 46
What do you do when your child gets angry? What causes anger issues in a child? When kids respond with angry, aggressive behavior, stress and fear are often the underlying emotions. Children who have experienced trauma often react with heightened…
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How Do I Support My Friend Who Is Adopting?
November is National Adoption Awareness Month here in the United States. In honor of that we’ve asked Anna Braasch, Executive Director of Connected Families, to share her insight on how to support friends who are currently adopting or have already…
Parenting Kids from Hard Places with Unique Needs | Ep. 45
Are you parenting a child through adoption or foster care? Are you struggling with bonding to your child or their attachment to you? Your feelings of isolation and discouragement can be very real and overwhelming. As an adoptive parent, maybe…
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3 Reasons to Laugh with Your Kids
We know it feels good to laugh. Many of you may not feel like laughing at all right now, and we understand! These days, with all the heaviness around us, laughing can seem elusive. You might even feel guilty. But…
What Kids Learn About Politics NOW Might Last a Lifetime
The debates rage on. The signs are everywhere. The TV ads are frequent and dramatic and often say terrible things about a person we don’t even know. With pre-election hype at a fever pitch in the United States, it is…