3 Secrets to Grow from Screen Time Madness to Gladness This Summer

Are you feeling a little fear and trepidation about your kids’ free time this summer and the issues it brings? Summertime means long stretches of
7 Peaceful, Powerful Ways to Connect with an Angry Child

Everyone would agree that loving our children is one of the most important things a parent can do. But sometimes expressing that love isn’t as
How I Turned My Parenting Fail into a Lesson in Grace: Sukay’s Story

Whether or not they verbalize it, kids often struggle with feeling like they are “bad kids” or that they are “naughty” when they misbehave. It
3 Sure-Fire Discipline Tips for When the Heat is On!
The Secret to Effective Discipline

1. Teaching Kids True Repentance (3 min) 2. Practical Ways to Connect in the Middle of Discipline (1.5 min) 3. Build Kids Up with Nourishing
How to Help Kids Like Each Other… with Photos!

Ever feel like the moments where your kids actually like each other are few and far between? Or like deep down they love each other,
5 Awesome Ideas to Make the Most of Your Family’s Christmas

It’s that time again — time for Christmas carols, snowflakes, and Advent candles, but also time for hectic schedules, slushy boots, and the Christmas cookie
When Connecting with Kids Just Feels… Awkward

Have you ever tried to connect with your child and just felt… awkward? This is not uncommon. Parents sometimes express to us that connection can
Connected Families in Ferguson, MO

Today we’d like to share with you a story we received from a dad who has been impacted by Connected Families and seen change not
What Do I Do If I Don’t Like My Child?

Let’s face it: sometimes you find yourself saying, “I don’t like my child right now.” In Scripture, children are described as a heritage, a reward,
Seven Minutes of Powerful Parenting Wisdom [video]
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In this seven-minute video, Jim and Lynne share the “secret sauce” behind Connected Families — the framework that has transformed so many parents and changed the lives of so many families.
Don’t Get Busted by Your Kids: Watch, Ask, and Listen!
A mother of five told us that her older children once “busted” her and her husband with an insightful observation: “We know you’re not listening


