Why “Asking Too Much” Can Be a Good Thing

When Moses told the nation of Israel to follow God’s commandments and “impress them on your children,” (Deut. 6:7) he was not speaking just to

How to Help Your Kids Like Each Other

At times, children naturally enjoy each other. But conflict is inevitable. If parents allow it, isolated conflicts can turn into a persistent rivalry with the power

10 Screen-Free Ways to Have Fun With Your Kids

We have talked before about some “DOs and DON’Ts” of how to peel your kids off the screen. It may seem difficult to help your

Connection in Correction (Love No Matter What!)

When has someone connected with you (shown love and compassion) when you “misbehaved”, and what was the effect on you? Can you think of a

A mom’s email: The Transforming Power of “Discipline that Connects™”

We love to receive emails from parents telling us about their experience with Connected Families! Here is one we received from a mom who has

Your Family and Youth Sports: Maximize the Learning – Minimize the Stress

  I’m a coach for my son’s 5th grade football team. I’ve learned the basics of coaching, how to break things down to teach skills