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A Game Changer for Your Family: Parenting to Everyone’s Gifts
*This article summarizes Episode 175 of our podcast, “See Your Child’s Strengths in the Craziness,” with Courtney and Joe Dewey, who are part of our Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches Program. We encourage you to listen to the entire episode…
See Your Child’s Strengths in the Craziness | Ep. 175
Your kids, with all the wild moments they bring, are fearfully and wonderfully made. That means God gave them gifts and strengths. Listen to us chat with Courtney and Joe Dewey (Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches) about finding your child’s…
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Want to Connect With Your Teenager? | Ep. 174
How can you continue to connect and maintain a relationship with your kids as they get older? You CAN connect with your teenager. If you’ve got teens, or will have them someday, listen to us chat with Rachel and Josh…
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How to Become an Emotionally Safe Parent
What does it look like to become an emotionally safe parent? Truly safe parenting can be hard. Hard to really understand and even harder to do. One dad I coached summed it up well during a parent coaching session. He…
Become the Self-Aware Parent You Want to Be | Ep. 173
Listen in as Chad Hayenga, Jim Jackson, and Alan Thetford talk about being safe for their kids. Today’s podcast is extra-special! We have three dads who unpack the importance of being an emotionally safe parent, particularly focusing on the role…
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My Child Is Always So Negative; What Do I Do?
Do you have a negative child? You know, the one that seemingly sees the worst in every situation? Have you ever asked yourself, “Why is my child so negative all the time?” Kyle and Ella came to me for coaching,…
Max Lucado: Just In Case You Ever Feel Alone | Ep. 172
Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Max Lucado about loneliness and his new children’s book, Just in Case You Ever Feel Alone. Feelings of isolation and loneliness are increasingly common, and the need for meaningful connection and reassurance is…
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Easter Traditions: Engaging Kids of All Ages
*This article is a transcript summary of Episode 171 of our podcast, “Holy Week Activities To Nurture Faith in Kids of All Ages”. If you’d like to dig a little deeper into these concepts, we encourage you to listen to…
Holy Week Activities to Nurture Faith in Kids of All Ages | Ep. 171
In this episode, Stacy Bellward (podcast host) and Katie Wetsell (Connected Families Certified Parent Coach) offer insights on how to engage children in the Easter story, emphasizing the Resurrection’s significance through traditions and conversation. They provide age-appropriate scripts for explaining…
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My Child’s Loved One Died; What Do I Do Now? How to Support Your Grieving Child & What to Expect
Navigating the complex and often heart-wrenching journey of grief with your child may feel like an immense parenting challenge, especially if you are also grieving. You want your child to feel safe, loved, and capable of working through difficult emotions.…