COURSE DESCRIPTION

Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart

Online Christian Parenting Course:

Built on the Connected Families Framework™ this course is the foundation for all that we teach. This course gives parents practical tools to discipline with grace while helping children grow in wisdom, responsibility, and faith.

On-demand video course

8 Sessions
30 min each

Parenting can sometimes feel overwhelming and reactive.

Many parents find themselves stuck in exhausting cycles of misbehavior and frustration.

Course Overview

Discipline That Connects introduces a grace-filled approach to discipline rooted in both biblical truth and brain science. Parents learn how connected relationships build the influence needed to guide children toward lasting change. At the heart of the course is the Connected Families Framework™, which teaches parents to discipline in ways that help children feel: safe, loved, called & capable, responsible.

Built on the Connected Families Framework™, The Connected Families Approach is:

Biblical

Grounded in God’s word. Guided by grace.

Research-informed

Built with brain science and trusted research.

Practical

A memorable framework and tools you can start using right away.

At the heart of our approach are four simple messages every child longs to hear:

CF Framework

Purposeful in the moment. Transformational over time.

Course Sessions

1. A Fresh Perspective on Discipline

2. You Are Safe With Me — What’s Going on in Me?

3. You Are Safe With Me — Keep Discipline on Track

4. You Are Loved No Matter What

5. You Are Called and Capable — Discover and Affirm Capability

6. You Are Called and Capable — Grow Skills and Wisdom

7. You Are Responsible for Your Actions

8. All Four Messages Working Together

What’s Included

A Word From CF Parents

"Initially, when I heard content from the Discipline that Connects course, I was skeptical—‘obey right away’ was what I knew, even though it wasn’t working. Through the course and coaching, I realized I had never felt ‘called and capable.’ That shifted everything for me as a parent."

Research-backed results

Parents who participated in the Discipline That Connects online course reported meaningful growth in key areas of parenting and family connection.

34% improvement

in emotional regulation, the foundation of The Connected Families Framework™

49% reduction

in coercive parenting, including less shouting, arguing, guilt, and shame

52% improvement

in parent-child connection, including more conversation, affection, and enjoyment together

34% improvement

in household support, cooperation, and reduced conflict

Get Started

Take the course online through cf community membership, or lead a small group with families in your church, school, or community.

Community Membership
For individual families

Best for those who want to take Connected Families courses online with access to community support, live group coaching, and audio only options on the app.

$24/month

or $179/year* — save over $100

Membership includes:

Small Group
For parents, churches, ministries and schools

Best for anybody interested in walking through a Connected Families course together.

Starting at $150/year

Pricing based on number of groups/households.

Your Group Receives:

*Access to premium courses and community features ends when membership is canceled.

COURSE CONTENT

FAQ

Yes, you can purchase one year of access to DTC here.

Access for an individual or small group course purchase is one year. Access to courses through the cf community end upon cancellation.

Yes. A digital PDF workbook is included with every course purchase. Hard copy workbooks are also available for purchase here.

DTC has subtitles in Finnish (Suomi) and Slovenian (Slovenščina). Navigate to the settings gear at the bottom right of each video. Press CC/Subtitles, and you’ll see the language options.

Absolutely! We offer access to session one of all 7 small group courses. Sign up here to receive a link to the course content.

Yes, your spouse can join the course at no extra cost. Have your spouse email us at [email protected], and someone on our team will connect with them to provide access to the appropriate courses.

We provide a certificate of completion with the course’s contact hours. One CEU typically equals 10 contact hours, but you or your board will need to decide whether the course fits your CEU guidelines.

For Discipline That Connects, the course includes 6 contact hours.

We’ve made it easy! Our DTC Promotional Guide gives you everything you need to spread the word and invite parents to your group, including ready-to-use messaging, tips, and shareable materials. Access the Promotional Guide here.

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