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SM Emotiionally Safe parent Ep 173 1

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. Todayโ€™s podcast is extra-special! We have three dads who unpack the importance of being an emotionally safe parent, particularly focusing on the roleโ€ฆ

SM Max Lucado Ep 172

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 childrenโ€™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 isโ€ฆ

SM Discouragement to Freedom

Moving From Discouragement to Freedom | Ep. 161

Listen as parent coach Lydia Rex shares about building hope and strength for parenting when youโ€™re feeling discouraged. In this episode, Stacy and Lydia discuss current factors that contribute to overwhelm in parents. Lydia goes on to offer strategies thatโ€ฆ

SM Ep 159

Stories of Transformationโ€ฆFinding Hope For Change | Ep. 159

Listen as Stacy chats with two families about the grace-filled changes theyโ€™ve experienced through the Connected Families Framework. Whether itโ€™s your childโ€™s defiant attitude or your angry reaction, your family likely has patterns that youโ€™d like to change. Changing defaultโ€ฆ

SM Ep 158

What Mom Needs: An Exciting Chat with the CEO of MOPS Intโ€™l | Ep. 158

Listen as we talk with Mandy Arioto about what moms need today based on a new study by the Barna Group. Moms are powerful influencers in their families and communities, yet they often feel exhausted and alone. In this episode,โ€ฆ

SM Ep 154

Stories of Transformationโ€ฆOne Momโ€™s Journey | Ep. 154

Listen as we chat with Anna Braasch about finding hope through the Connected Families Framework. Do you remember when a friend introduced you to Connected Families? Or, maybe you are brand new to Connected Familiesโ€™ resourcesโ€“weโ€™re so glad you foundโ€ฆ

SM Ep 152

Feel Safe: How to Cultivate a Sense of Security in an Unsafe World | Ep. 152

Children today face threats to their safety that are difficult to discuss. How do you help your kids process a school shooting or other violent attack? How can you hold the fear and anxiety they feel when youโ€™re experiencing theโ€ฆ

Featured Ep 126

Why Is My Child So Angry All the Time? | Ep. 126

Are you trying to understand your childโ€™s frequent frustration or angry eruptions? Do you find yourself turning to the internet to ask, โ€œWhy is my son so angry with me?โ€ or โ€œWhy is my daughter so angry all the time?โ€โ€ฆ

episode 121 featured

Teaching Kids the Framework | Ep. 121

If youโ€™re reading this, you probably hope to bring more connection, grace, and unconditional love into your parenting this year. And maybe youโ€™re wondering how you can get your whole family on the same page. The Connected Families Framework canโ€ฆ