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The “Stubborn” Child: A Simple Mindset Shift Might Transform Your Relationship
You know that child that digs in their heels and absolutely refuses to comply? If you’ve got a “stubborn” child that you just don’t know how to help, it can feel very isolating and discouraging. All the methods and things…
Strengths and Weaknesses: What a Child’s Misbehavior Tells Us | Ep 195
When faced with your child’s misbehavior, it’s tempting to focus on their weaknesses: poor emotional regulation, lack of self-control, or dishonesty. But what if you could see beneath these struggles to recognize the God-given strengths hidden within? At Connected Families,…
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Dreading Your Child’s Nearly Constant Need for Attention?
Fresh perspectives and practical ideas to help your needy child
Dear Exhausted Dad, Here’s What I Would Say to My Younger Self
Hey, dad…are you exhausted? I see you, dad. You look tired and discouraged, but…you’re here. You are attending a parenting workshop Lynne and I are presenting, and I can see that your gaze is fixed. And, based on your eye…
Stories of Transformation… from “Fixing” to Connecting | Ep. 180
We chat with Lindsay Fauver, a mom from the Connected Families community, about her parenting journey with a child who experiences anxiety, sensory challenges, and challenging behaviors. Lindsay shares how she has gained new understanding and tools to support her…
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3 Señales de Consecuencias Poco útiles… ¡y Cómo Solucionarlas!
“¡Eres estúpido!” dice el niño frustrado. El padre se siente molesto, incluso un poco enojado y responde: “¡No puedes hablarme de esa manera! ¡Estás castigado por el resto del día! ¡Ve a tu habitación y piensa en lo que dijiste!”…
How to Become an Emotionally Safe Parent
What does it look like to become an emotionally safe parent? Truly safe parenting can be hard. Hard to really understand and even harder to do. One dad I coached summed it up well during a parent coaching session. He…
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 children’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 is…
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6 Practical Tips to Tame Your Temper
Disciplining misbehaving kids is often a difficult and emotion-laden task. Our oldest son, Daniel, sometimes said to Lynne, “Mom, you just bursted all over us!” And he was painfully correct. Jim had his share of quick, harsh reactions as well.…
Tame Your Temper: Calming Strategies for Parents | Ep. 165
Listen in as Stacy talks with Julia Rupp and Katie Wetsell (Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches) about strategies you can use to calm yourself in emotionally charged situations with your kids. Whether you’ve already blown it and need to repair,…
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