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
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
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
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
“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,
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
“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,
4 Simple Ways to Bridge the Mother-Son Divide

Father-daughter dances bring delight as tall suits and little skirts whirl around the dance floor. A mother-daughter brunch is bright with “girly chatter.” Adventurous camaraderie
“I aimed for perfection as a mom and it just slayed me.”

Everyone wants to be seen, heard, and understood.
Communicating Love in the Midst of Misbehavior | Ep. 12

Stacy Bellward is joined by Jim and Lynne Jackson to talk about a message that is essential for discipline situations: You are LOVED no matter


