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How to Avoid Being Taken Hostage by Kids’ Demands

…out of control and need to control something. Having some control helps them feel less anxious inside. (This anxiety can be related to emotional or sensory sensitivity, or some other…

My Child is Afraid of Everything | Ep. 38

…1 John 4:18 2 Corinthians 10:5 How to Create a Simple Sensory Diet for Restless, Homebound Kids Want to learn more? Our blog post “Are You Micromanaging Your Kids?” Here’s…

How to Teach Your Child Not to Be Scared | Ep. 39

…and Fears (includes the “second chicken” story mentioned in today’s podcast episode) Helping Your Highly Sensitive Child How to Create a Simple Sensory Diet for Restless, Homebound Kids Building Your…

“Don’t Mom Alone”

…to Avoid Power Struggles: The Power of Questions Helping your Child with Sensory Processing Issues Connected Relationships Discipline 101 The Entitlement Fix with Jim & Lynne Jackson Resolving Sibling Conflict…

Here’s How to Seize the Opportunity When Your Child Feels Distant

…for you. You are not alone.  A good friend of ours had young children wired similarly to our children: intense, hypersensitive to sensory experiences, and exceptionally active. It was hard,…

How to Handle Unsolicited Parenting Advice from Family (4 Grace-Filled Tips)

Feeling judged by family at holiday gatherings? Learn 4 grace-filled ways to handle unsolicited parenting advice while protecting your kids and relationships.

The Inspiring Parenting Behind the World’s Greatest Inventor

Thomas Edison often tops the list of the world’s greatest inventors. We have him to thank for (among other things) the phonograph, the first motion picture camera, and the lightbulb,…

10 Best on the Connected Families Blog 2014

We can hardly believe it’s 2015 already! Before we dive into a year of new blog posts, we thought we’d dwell for just a moment on some of your favorites…

And the Top Podcast of 2023 is…

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed Have you ever been perplexed by the intensity of your child’s big emotions or the frequency of their anger? You really…

Tame Your Temper: Calming Strategies for Parents | Ep. 165

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed Listen in as Stacy talks with Julia Rupp and Katie Wetsell (Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches) about strategies you can use…

7 Practical Tips for Picky Eaters

It is truly a God-given desire to feed your child healthy food. Unfortunately, this good desire can easily go awry when your child turns up his nose at what you…

Beat the Monday Blues with Sunday Lavender

In a coaching session, Karen shared that their family’s weekly schedule seemed to take them captive every Sunday night. Lilly, their third-grader, unofficially declared it “Moan and groan about Monday…

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