Category Discipline
Words that Hurt
In this Q & A, Jim and Lynne take 4 minutes to respond to a question from a mom and dad regarding their sonโs hurtful words to his siblings. โOur son constantly criticizes and teases our daughters – and anyoneโฆ
Sometimes I Cry About My Parenting Mistakes
There are some mornings when I wake up with a knot in my stomach and questions on my mind. Sometimes I even cry about my parenting mistakes. Maybe youโve been there too. (Or questions and worries nag you while youโreโฆ
Raising Kids Who Say โThank Youโ
We talk to many parents who tell us their kids are not grateful. Not only do their children expect to be fed and clothed, but they expect to eat whatever they want and be clothed with the latest brands. Theyโฆ
WHAT-EVER!! Ideas for Responding to Sass With Class
What-EVER! (with an eye roll) Youโve seen it a hundred, maybe even a thousand times. Your child doesnโt like what youโve said and responds with a head tilt, and eye roll, and the grand pronouncement, โWhat-EVER!!!!โ What do you doโฆ
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Are We Raising Animals?
There are so many little things our kids do that drive us crazy! Often in an effort to get the behavior to stop we react quickly and without thinking. We use body language and words that convey messages like, โYouโฆ
Fun Campfire Questions You Can Use Anytime
While it may seem like you are constantly battling the screens at your house… it doesnโt have to be that way. Sitting around a campfire, going on a long road trip, or heading out on a challenging hike are justโฆ
5 Ways to T.E.A.C.H. Your Kids Values
There are lots of things we want our kids to learn, from how to ride a bike to how to be a faith-filled, responsible adult. Some things (like getting dressed) are easy to teach. But as a follower of Christ,โฆ
The Four Strengths of Every Great Family
Jeremy Lee, from D6 Family Podcast, interviews the co-founders of Connected Families, Jim & Lynne Jackson. During this 20 minute podcast, Jim and Lynne share the Connected Families parenting framework, which focuses on building a strong parent-child relationship. If youโฆ
How Oranges Can Teach Compromise
Your kids are arguing – (again!) – about what game to play, who got the bigger serving of pie, and who had more time playing video games. You want to teach your kids the valuable skill of compromise, but youโฆ
Tired of Sibling Fighting?
Parents of siblingsโฆ did you ever think it would be this hard? You imagined your kiddos as best friends, being there for each other throughout life, and always having each otherโs backs. And yet, here they are, yo-yo-ing from bestโฆ