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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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How to Break Habits of Harshness: Try Slow, Low, & Listen Next Time
3 Ways to Break Habits of Harshness
The Science Behind Building Unshakeable Kids | Ep. 216
Dr. Nicole Wilke is back in this episode to explore another layer of building resilience in kids–affirming character development. Dr. Wilke shares practical wisdom on speaking healing words to our children and fostering resilience through appropriate levels of challenge and…
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Why ‘Kids Are Resilient’ Is Only Half the Story | Ep. 214
**Content warning: this podcast discusses mental health issues, including suicide.** Whether you’re dealing with tantrums or teen anxiety, you won’t want to miss this honest, down-to-earth conversation with Josh and Rachel Keller (Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches) as they dive…
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20 Beautiful Empathy Statements to Show Kids You Really See Them
In stressful interactions, do you ever think of what you wish you’d said to your kids about five minutes too late? If you’ve got a child unraveling before your eyes, it’s tempting to try to quickly “fix it” instead of…
How to Talk to Your Child About Difficult Topics (Part 1) | Ep.191
Whether it’s swearing, sex, racism, or a loved one’s choice, talking about difficult topics is a requirement of parenting. Listen in as Josh and Rachel Keller, MA, LPCC (Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches), join us to share practical ideas for…
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Power Struggles: Why We Get Stuck In Them & How to Move Toward Problem Solving
You don’t want to get stuck in yet another power struggle with your child, so why is it so hard to avoid power struggles? I can remember angrily looking at my determined, strong-willed child, thinking, “Oh, no, you don’t! You’re…