Category Discipline
How One Small Change Made a HUGE Difference
Patty and Carl had been through more coaching sessions than most parents, and felt a bit stuck. Patty chronically focused on her shortcomings as a parent, and felt plagued by resentment toward her oldest son. I knew that they neededโฆ
Mercy in the Midst of Our Struggle
โCanโt you just get in the bathtub without arguing?!!โ Daniel and I were nose-to-nose in a typical power struggle. I knew it was going to take most of my intellectual and emotional savvy just to get this grimy little kidโฆ
Growing Maturity in Your Child
Joslyn and Mikeโs sensitive 4-year-old Tyler had perfected the art of out-of-control meltdowns, sassiness, and occasional aggression. When they came for coaching, they were exhausted from trying to manage this difficult behavior when it occurred. Through the coaching process Joslynโฆ
When Kids Lie, Overcome Evil with Good!
Most parents make it a goal to get kids to stop lying. Itโs a good goal. But often the way parents approach it can pit parents and kids against each other.
Letter to a Discouraged Parent
To the discouraged Mom in the third row, As I share a story from my own parenting journey, our eyes meet and I sense a sadness inside of you. You are here alone. Are you a single parent? Are youโฆ
A confession from a Connected Families employee…
Iโve read a ton of Connected Families content over the past couple years and, now that Iโm on staff, Iโm reading even more. By now, you could say that the Connected Families Framework has become ingrained in my psyche. Iโฆ
When Life Gets Sucked Out of Our Family
Sometimes technology feels out of control. I am chief offender in our home. Two hours can pass and, if Iโm completely honest, I donโt really remember much of what I did, saw, or believed was so important. I recently cameโฆ
Possibly the Best Way to Build Wisdom
Asking sincere questions, even with small kids, is a great way to build wisdom. Hereโs a story a mom emailed to us that shows the difference between making demands and asking questions. We were getting ready to leave the house,โฆ
Five Powerful Parenting Lessons from ‘Frozen’
Frozen has taken the country by storm with its sensational music. But it also has embedded in its lively action some food-for-thought nuggets about relationships and emotional health. Here are a few key takeaways for parents: [NOTE: SPOILERS AHEAD!] 1.โฆ
How Your Smartphone Can Help Your Parenting
Ever wondered how your kids view you? Check out this momโs simple plan to see herself through her kidsโ eyes: I was intrigued by a TED talk about the benefits of teachers videoing themselves teaching in their classrooms. They useโฆ