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
Your Child’s Grades Don’t Matter (To You)

And why their grades might improve once you believe this.
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


