reconciliation

Valentine’s Day and anniversaries are often viewed as a barometer for our romantic relationship. But it’s NOT roses and romance a couple days a year...

You know you shouldn’t have lost your temper in a recent conflict with a loved one. But you did. To resolve the aftermath, you prayed...

It can be hard work to grow as a parent. Especially when no matter how hard you try, things can still go haywire. Old patterns...

Making Easter real to your kids can happen when you’re NOT at your scrubbed and shiny Sunday best! “Stop arguing and get moving – NOW!” “NO!!!!” my...

When kids fight, parents typically try to resolve things by telling the kids they have to say they’re sorry. While parents may be aware that this can...

When kids make a mistake, especially when they hurt others, most parents would agree that it’s important to learn repentance — for kids to feel...

  In our family, one of the realities we face is siblings who fight. I tend to want to stop my children’s rivalry in its tracks, but...

It was a Sunday evening. I was emotionally and physically done for the day and looking forward to a quiet house. Suddenly I overheard squabbling...

Are you wondering what to do when you blow it?  Overcoming parenting mistakes isn’t so much about not making them (which is good because we made...

Parents, are you struggling with how to address the recent racial tension that has exploded across the United States? At Connected Families we are on...