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Demand Avoidance: When Is My Child’s Pushback Actually Pathological? | 221
Have you ever asked your child to do a simple task, only to be met with an explosive reaction? In this episode, we interview Lydia Rex, Connected Families Certified Parent Coach, about Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), also known as Pervasiveโฆ
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Safe in God: Why Bravery Comes From Our Security in Christ & Why It Matters
Is God safe? Are we safe in God? When I think about the giants of the Christian faith, โsafeโ isnโt the first word to describe their walks with God. From the martyrdom of Jesusโ early disciples to the countless followersโฆ

How to Talk to Your Child About Difficult Topics (Part 2) | Ep. 192
Expanding on last weekโs episode, Josh and Rachel Keller use role-plays to show how you can engage in a difficult conversation with your child. They offer insights for choosing a time and place that will help foster meaningful dialogue andโฆ
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The Goal Was to Ask More Questions and Tell Less, Butโฆ
If youโve read much of our content before, you might have picked up on the fact that we like questions. In fact, I often encourage the parents I coach to work toward asking more questions while telling their kids less.โฆ

Dear Exhausted Dad, Here’s What I Would Say to My Younger Self
Hey, dadโฆare you exhausted? I see you, dad. You look tired and discouraged, butโฆyouโre here. You are attending a parenting workshop Lynne and I are presenting, and I can see that your gaze is fixed. And, based on your eyeโฆ

Have You Experienced the Benefits of Child-Led Play?
How to get started with child-led special playtime

How to Play with Kids Like a Therapist Would | Ep. 181
Two therapists chat about the benefits of play and how to incorporate play therapy into your familyโs routine. The end goal: More connection with your child and a more regulated child. It’s a win-win! In this podcast episode, Lynne Jackson,โฆ
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Stories of Transformationโฆ from “Fixing” to Connecting | Ep. 180
We chat with Lindsay Fauver, a mom from the Connected Families community, about her parenting journey with a child who experiences anxiety, sensory challenges, and challenging behaviors. Lindsay shares how she has gained new understanding and tools to support herโฆ
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Make-It-Right Consequences for Kids | Ep. 176
Start teaching your kids the first steps toward reconciliation and restoration by using “make it right” consequences in their relationships. Parent coach Amy Nyvall shares personal stories illustrating how she has taught her kids to take responsibility for their actionsโฆ
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3 Seรฑales de Consecuencias Poco รบtiles… ยกy Cรณmo Solucionarlas!
“ยกEres estรบpido!” dice el niรฑo frustrado. El padre se siente molesto, incluso un poco enojado y responde: “ยกNo puedes hablarme de esa manera! ยกEstรกs castigado por el resto del dรญa! ยกVe a tu habitaciรณn y piensa en lo que dijiste!”โฆ

