Your Child’s Grades Don’t Matter (To You)
And why their grades might improve once you believe this.
Rewards for Kids: 9 Wisdom-Filled Guidelines to Get Beyond Bribing
A research- and biblically-based perspective on “bribing” kids
Unconditional Love: 15 Reasons to Show Love-No-Matter-What to Your Kids
And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long
Asking vs. Telling: What Parents Need to Know About Questions & Learning
When I coach parents, I encourage them to have the long-term goal in mind. Questions are not a magic pill or quick fix that will
Are You Micromanaging Your Kids? Here’s How to Stop | Ep. 177
The Genius of Letting Go of Homework Struggles in Two Remarkable Stories
Practical Ideas for Parenting the Middle Years | Ep. 129
Feel Empowered and Equipped for a Great School Year
On Thursday, September 29th, Connected Families will celebrate 20 years in ministry. Do you live in the Twin Cities metro area? Join us! We’d love
Got a Smart Teenager (or Child) With Bad Grades?
How to Inspire, Not Nag
How to Raise a Responsible Student (Who Has a Social Life) | Ep. 74
If you’re like most parents, you want your child to be a responsible student. But you also want them to use their time wisely to
Help Your Struggling Child Grieve His Pre-Coronavirus Life | Ep. 31
Like many of us, your child might be grieving his pre-coronavirus life. This challenging time can bring strong emotions to the surface in our kids
Back to School
No matter the type of school – preschool, public, private, home-school, or alternative school – the transition from summer activities to educational studies generally has