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Words that Hurt
In this Q & A, Jim and Lynne take 4 minutes to respond to a question from a mom and dad regarding their sonโs hurtful words to his siblings. โOur son constantly criticizes and teases our daughters – and anyoneโฆ
Fun Campfire Questions You Can Use Anytime
While it may seem like you are constantly battling the screens at your house… it doesnโt have to be that way. Sitting around a campfire, going on a long road trip, or heading out on a challenging hike are justโฆ
Questions to Put the THANKS Back in Thanksgiving
โSo, kids, what are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?โ you ask. โMy family, my house, my friends, my dog and Jesus.โ (Same answers as last yearโฆ.) If you think your kids might be open to some deeper thinking this year,โฆ
To Unlock Your Child’s Heart, Just Ask for the Key!
ย If you are reading this, you probably want your kids to know how much you love them. And you probably tell them often that you do. But effectively communicating love is not always so simple. How can we beโฆ
Are Your Mornings Brutal?
John was fed up. Like many parents, he came to me looking for a quick fix. No matter what consequences or logic John put in place, his 6th grade son Ben just wouldnโt take responsibility for getting himself up andโฆ
6 Survival Tips for Parents of Teens
ย In our work coaching hundreds of parents of tweens and teens over the years, weโve uncovered six common themes that leave teens feeling a little more encouraged and willing to respect their parents. (And, if youโre a parent ofโฆ
Staying Connected With Your Teen
How can you stay connected to your teen when they push you away? Learn how to build security and connected even when it's hard.
Is Your Discipline Too Tough, Too Soft, or Just Right?
Kids are struggling these days. There is more confusion about life and the pace of life keeps us scrambling. We are not as thoughtful as we would want to be. We tend to parent from a confused place of anxietyโฆ
Announcing our new tagline!
Hey friends, We’re excited to introduce our new tagline to those of you who helped form it. With your fantastic suggestions regarding the value you find through Connected Families, we condensed and interpreted what you told us. Here it is:โฆ
3 Secrets to Grow from Screen Time Madness to Gladness This Summer
Are you feeling a little fear and trepidation about your kidsโ free time this summer and the issues it brings? Summertime means long stretches of downtime. It also means that computer, television, and smartphone screens are an appealing way toโฆ