“As our kids have experienced our grace and calm during intense moments, they have begun to really blossom.”A Connected Families Story
At Connected Families we hear lots of stories about how our unique framework for parenting breathes life into families of all kinds. One such family…
Teaching Kids to Be Responsible for Their ActionsA Discipline That Connects overview [Podcast Series]
Today, Stacy Bellward interviews Jim and Lynne Jackson as they dive deep into ways to correct kids’ misbehavior with the message, “You are RESPONSIBLE for…
My Kids Fight All the Time!"What Should I Do When...?" podcast series
It’s summer and the kids are home from school. Is the constant fighting and bickering more than you can take? This week we welcome Lynne…
Fighting For Love – Even What It’s Hard
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…
Are Guilt and Shame the Same Thing?How we can teach our kids the difference
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…
3 Game-Changing Questions to Show Your Kids They’re Worth It
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…
Make Easter Real to Your Kids..when you're NOT at your Sunday best!
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…
Can We Get Kids to Say “Sorry” Like They Mean It?
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…
Teaching Kids True Repentance
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…
How to Not Take Sides When Siblings Fight
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…
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Parenting Framework
The CF framework is summed up in this powerful pyramid. When parenting happens from the bottom to the top, it changes even the most challenging family dynamics.
