parenting teens
How to Teach Children Heartfelt Respect (& Skip the Fake Respect)
You don't want fake respect from your child. You want your child to genuinely respect you, but how can you teach children heartfelt respect?
Guiding Disrespectful Kids: Eye Rolling, Door Slamming & Sass | [Mini-Episode]
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Youth Sports Parents: How to Transform Every Game into a Discipleship Moment | Ep. 241
Youth sports are shaping our kids’ lives in profound ways. Ed Uszynski and Brian Smith, co-authors of Away Game: A Christian Parent’s Guide to Navigating Youth Sports, join us in today’s conversation to explore how parents can transform the youth…
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Impact: The Unexpected Global Parenting Movement Changing Lives Worldwide | Ep. 238
In this exciting episode, we explore how Connected Families has evolved from a Minnesota-based ministry into a global parenting resource for families worldwide. Host Stacy Bellward, along with Chad Hayenga, Connected Families Education and Equipping Director, is “visiting” other countries…
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How to Be the Caring Father You’ve Always Hoped to Be | Ep 234
In honor of Father’s Day, Jim Jackson and Mike Tobie have a conversation about empathy. Mike Tobie shares his authentic journey in developing grace and empathy with his family. This powerful conversation explores how showing God’s grace and empathy can…
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How to Talk to Your Kids About Porn | Ep. 232
Today we’ve got the author of Good Pictures, Bad Pictures, Kristen A. Jenson, here with us to help us navigate how to talk to your kids about porn and protect them. Stacy and Kristen discuss how parents can proactively prepare…
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Kids & Technology: How to Navigate the Constantly Shifting Landscape | Ep. 231
Screens cause issues for families everywhere! The full scope of what social media is in today’s world is complex and can be overwhelming. It goes way beyond the typical social media platforms and games we usually hear about. That’s why…
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How to Love Your Stepchildren Well with Ron Deal | Ep. 230
In this bonus episode, Jim Jackson and Ron Deal discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of blended families through the lens of the Connected Families Framework. Ron, a bestselling author and host of the Family Life Blended podcast, shares his…
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The Secret Superpower Every Parent Needs: The Art of Listening | Ep. 227
In this episode, Megan Thorp, MA and Certified Connected Families Parent Coach, joins us to explore why listening is the jet fuel in our relationships with our kids. We examine how effective listening can bridge the disconnect between us and…
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Want to Stop Yelling at Your Kids? Try Slow Low and Listen | Ep. 225
Listen in as Jim & Lynne Jackson, Connected Families Co-Founders, teach the parenting concept “Slow, Low, & Listen.” This simple tool can help you develop and maintain an emotionally safe presence for your kids. Jim and Lynne will equip you…
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