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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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How to Love Your Stepchildren Well with Ron Deal | Ep. 230
In this bonus episode, Jim Jackson and Ron Deal discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of blended families through the lens of the Connected Families Framework. Ron, a bestselling author and host of the Family Life Blended podcast, shares his…
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The Emotionally Distant Marriage: Don’t Stay Stuck | Ep. 229
Do you feel like you are in an emotionally distant marriage? In this special episode, Jim and Lynne Jackson interview Ron and Nan Deal about their new book, The Mindful Marriage, which combines biblical foundations with brain science. The authors…
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Navigating Infertility & Loss: A Conversation with Julie Fowler | Ep. 228
Julie Fowler, speaker and bible curriculum writer, joins us for a meaningful conversation about her journey of infertility and the resources she’s created for other couples coping with infertility and loss. Julie shares how scripture helped her in her grief…
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The Secret Superpower Every Parent Needs: The Art of Listening | Ep. 227
In this episode, Megan Thorp, MA and Certified Connected Families Parent Coach, joins us to explore why listening is the jet fuel in our relationships with our kids. We examine how effective listening can bridge the disconnect between us and…
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Brain Science for Parents: How to Return to Joy When You Feel Like Yelling | Ep. 226
We chat with Chris Coursey from THRIVEtoday to discuss “return to joy,” a crucial skill for moving from reactive parenting to thoughtful responses. Chris explains the three-step process of feeling, sharing, and quieting emotions, while offering strategies to increase your…
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