Why Demanding Respect From Kids Doesn’t Work | Ep. 48A Connected Families Podcast
Recently, we introduced you to Juan and Nita from South Africa. Today, we are excited to bring you a more in-depth interview where they share…
How to Say “No” to Kids Without the Power StrugglesSet boundaries and grow wisdom in your kids
Think about how it usually goes: Your child focuses on a goal (even if it is a really bad goal like “teaching little sister a…
My Child Wants Nothing to Do with Me. Is There Hope?16 ways to connect when connecting is hard
Even if your child wants nothing to do with you, don’t give up What a great story of how persistence pays off. It can be…
To Spank or Not to Spank?The Great Spanking Debate
If you work with Christian parents, it’s tempting to stay far away from the spanking debate. There are the “never spank” parents, the “immediate obedience…
Safety FirstCreating a culture of security and well-being in your home
At a banquet I attended I sat near a father and his two elementary-aged sons. They were playful and I engaged with them the way…
What Is the Goal of Your Discipline?Long-term vision vs short-term fixes
At parenting workshops we ask the question, “What is the goal of your discipline?” If your child is hitting, you want them to stop hitting…
Telling vs AskingOne shuts down the brain. The other activates it.
What’s the difference between telling and asking? I’m a teller by nature. It seems easier. Maybe just more efficient, really. I tell my child what…
Danger, Obedience, and Teaching Kids Traffic Safety
“What does Connected Families teach about obedience?” Hannah, who was exasperated with her defiant preschooler’s flighty behavior in a parking lot, explained the context for…
Powerful Strategies to Fill Your Parenting with Peace and Confidence
Recently Jim and Lynne sat down with the folks over at the Positive Parenting podcast to talk about how to discipline in a way that…
How Do Your Kids Feel When You Discipline Them?
As a typically impatient, “get it done” sort of dad, I found myself in our early parenting years using my big voice and strong…
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