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Featured ep 240 Navigate Back to school stress 1

Practical Ideas to Navigate Back-to-School Stress | Ep. 240

Back-to-school stress is a real thing! Lynne Jackson sits down with Certified Parent coaches, Jason and Jewelia Jacobs, to encourage us through this back-to-school season. Parents themselves, the Jacobs’ know firsthand the various stressors this season can bring to families.…

Featured Ep 239 back to school transitions sensitive kids

Back-to-School Transition Tips for Sensitive Children | Ep. 239

In today’s podcast we offer many practical tools and back-to-school transition tips for sensitive children. Whether it’s you or one of your kids, we all know someone who has woken up on the “wrong side of the bed.” Hear from…

Featured ep 238 Global impact 5 continents

Impact: The Unexpected Global Parenting Movement Changing Lives Worldwide | Ep. 238

In this exciting episode, we explore how Connected Families has evolved from a Minnesota-based ministry into a global parenting resource for families worldwide. Host Stacy Bellward, along with Chad Hayenga, Connected Families Education and Equipping Director, is “visiting” other countries…

Featured Ep 236 Beyond Summer Boredom Stoyko Gillette

Conflict Resolution for Kids: Take Advantage of Summer to Hone These Priceless Skills | Ep. 237

Everybody needs conflict resolution skills, but it shows up particularly for kids during the summer when they’ve got more free time to hang out with siblings and neighbors. What does conflict resolution for kids look like? Today we’re welcoming back…

Featured Ep 236 Beyond Summer Boredom Stoyko Gillette

Beyond Summer Boredom: Creating Rhythms With Your Kids In Mind | Ep. 236

Through today’s podcast, feel equipped with parenting ideas that transform chaotic summer days and summer boredom into opportunities for family connection and growth. In this episode, host Stacy Bellward interviews Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches Nicole Gillette and Lyssa Stoyko.…

Featured Ep 235 Nyvall Love Homeschool Stress

Move Beyond Homeschool Stress: Practical Ideas That Promote Peace | Ep. 235

Homeschooling can be delightful, beautiful, and an amazing privilege! It can also be hard. You can move beyond homeschool stress and experience peace in your home. Today we’ve got Marni Love and Amy Nyvall, homeschool moms and Connected Families certified…

Featured ep 234 Tobie Dads and Empathy

How to Be the Caring Father You’ve Always Hoped to Be | Ep 234

In honor of Father’s Day, Jim Jackson and Mike Tobie have a conversation about empathy. Mike Tobie shares his authentic journey in developing grace and empathy with his family. This powerful conversation explores how showing God’s grace and empathy can…

Featured ep 233 Jim and Lynne Screen addiction 1

Screen Addiction: Prevent & Combat It by Giving a Big YES to Your Kids | Ep. 233

Even if your kids aren’t struggling with screen addiction, Connected Families co-founders Jim and Lynne Jackson want to help you shift the conversation away from a big “No” to a big “Yes!” In this episode, you will discover how to…

Featured ep 232 Jenson talk to your kids about porn

How to Talk to Your Kids About Porn | Ep. 232

Today we’ve got the author of Good Pictures, Bad Pictures, Kristen A. Jenson, here with us to help us navigate how to talk to your kids about porn and protect them. Stacy and Kristen discuss how parents can proactively prepare…

Featured ep 231 kids technology matt jill reed

Kids & Technology: How to Navigate the Constantly Shifting Landscape | Ep. 231

Screens cause issues for families everywhere! The full scope of what social media is in today’s world is complex and can be overwhelming. It goes way beyond the typical social media platforms and games we usually hear about. That’s why…