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SM ABCS Ep 212

The Power of Affirmation: 3 Ways Your Words are Life-Giving | Ep. 212

Does your child get discouraged? Does it feel like your child’s misbehavior seems to drown out the positive things you might notice? There is science behind the power of affirmation. You can learn to shine a bright spot on the…

SM stephen freeman testimonial Ep 207

Moving to the Same Side of the Table: A Father’s Journey | Ep. 207

In today’s episode, Connected Families Co-Founder Jim Jackson interviews Stephen Freeman, a father of five, who shares how Connected Families impacted his parenting approach. Through coaching and practical tools, Stephen learned to see challenging behaviors differently and developed a deeper…

SM better parenting reframing negative thoughts Ep 206

Better Parenting Starts Here: Reframing Negative Thoughts | Ep. 206

If you’re not satisfied with what your parenting looks like today, maybe becoming a better mom or dad is more about reframing what you already do than finding new tips and tricks that “work” with your kids. In this episode,…

SM Framework Class Management Ep 202

Practical Classroom Management Strategies That Work | Ep. 202

Are you a teacher working to create a nurturing classroom environment while managing behavior well? Whether you teach in a school or volunteer at church, this conversation is for you. Dr. Cindy Wilson, Partnership Program Manager at Connected Families, and…

SM Overcoming Nicole Wilke Ep 201

Overcoming: How Adversity, Challenges & Childhood Trauma Can Shape Our Children in Positive Ways | Ep. 201

Dr. Nicole Wilke joins us to talk about what it takes to raise kids who can overcome everything from daily challenges to childhood trauma. Nicole discusses nurturing resilience by reframing challenges positively and the importance of fostering your child’s connection…

SM resilience JimLynne Ep 200 1

Resilient Children Are Raised, Not Born | Ep. 200

Join us for a powerful conversation with Jim and Lynne Jackson about raising resilient children. They encourage you to focus on the process and long-term perspective of building character and identity rather than focusing on the result of the task…

SM Ruth Chou Simons Ep 198

Ruth Chou Simons: Using Psalm 23 to Communicate God’s Presence to Children | Ep. 198

Author and artist Ruth Chou Simons chats about life with God, and her first children’s book, Home Is Right Where You Are. Ruth shares insights on pursuing God’s grace daily and passing it on to our children, emphasizing the importance…

SM Flourishing Families Ericksons Ep 197

The Flourishing Family: Don’t Settle for Merely Surviving | Ep. 197

In this episode, Jim and Lynn Jackson, co-founders of Connected Families, chat with Dr. David and Amanda Erickson from Flourishing Homes and Families about their new book, The Flourishing Family: A Jesus-Centered Guide to Parenting with Peace and Purpose. The…

SM Do overs Ep 196

Give Yourself Grace With the Do-Over | 196

In this episode, Jim and Lynne Jackson talk with Ruth Wharton about the transformative power of “do-overs.” They unpack how this practice mirrors the gospel by encouraging us to give ourselves grace, seek forgiveness, and mend relationships. They share the…