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How to Connect with Your Kids in Any Circumstance | Ep. 47
As you’re heading into some potentially stressful situations over the next few weeks (changing schedules, relatives who might judge your parenting, or not feeling connected to your kiddos) take some time and listen to this encouraging podcast we pulled out…
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How to Stop Attention-Seeking Behavior Before It Starts
Some kids need a lot of attention. And they still want more. It can be pretty frustrating. Maybe you feel ready to do anything to stop your kids’ attention-seeking behavior. In fact, sometimes it turns into an adversarial relationship.…
Enjoy Your Children the Way You Always Wanted To | Ep. 44
Are you scrambling to find clarity and help in your parenting? Are you struggling to find practical tools that bring lasting change? Do you wish you enjoyed your children more? Discover the power of connection and the hope of restoring…
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4 Tips for Parenting During a Pandemic
Crazy times have hit the world like never before in our lifetime. Did you ever think you’d be reading about parenting during a pandemic? Change is hard, and finding our way into the “new normal” can be challenging. It is…
52 Out-of-the-Box Family Bonding Activities
It’s easy to forget to have fun with your kids. Rules, responsibilities, schoolwork… and the day-to-day grind can prevent us from enjoying life as a family. That’s where intentionality comes in. You can stop and choose to take a moment…
Why How YOU Were Parented Probably Won’t Work Anymore
Have you ever thought something like this? My parents were tough on me and I turned out okay. My folks didn’t tolerate any lip from me. I knew I was “gonna get it” from Dad if I sassed off to…
We Say “Stop!” They say, “NO!”
Working with parents for over twenty years, we consistently see the following scenarios play out with kids of all ages: Parents say “Do this!” Kids refuse. Parents say “Stop!” Kids do it anyway. Parents say, “Come!” Kids dash the other…
“The habit of connecting first makes the bigger issues of life easier to handle.”
We are checking in with families who have been utilizing the Connected Families Framework in their homes. What do these families look like 5, 10, or even 15 years later? Meet Mark and Jill Caulfield and see how the habit…
Merry Christmas from Jim and Lynne Jackson
When things get hard you learn who your community is. With the death of my dad and Lynne’s mom, and other struggles, it’s been a hard year for Lynne and me. It has meant SO MUCH to us to hear…
“Focusing on connection first has changed the dynamics of our home.”
We are checking in with families who have been utilizing the Connected Families Framework in their homes. What do these families look like 5, 10, or even 15 years later? Today, we meet the Basulto family and see how Connected…