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Guiding Disrespectful Kids: Eye Rolling, Door Slamming & Sass | [Mini-Episode]
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Be the Parent; But Can You Also Be Their Friend?
“Kids don’t need us to be their friends, they need us to be their parents!” The dad huffed, frustrated that I had suggested his teen daughter might be seeing her mom and dad more as enemies than allies. Another variant…
Help! My Child Is Defiant and Disrespectful
You probably know the signs of your child’s defiance or disrespect a few seconds before it lands. You see it in their body language, and you feel it in your own body as you try to prepare. If you’ve got…
Obedience: A Jesus-Centered View
We are excited to bring you an excerpt from a book that we feel will impact your family for generations to come. Dr. David and Amanda Erickson are co-authors of The Flourishing Family: A Jesus-Centered Guide to Parenting with Peace…
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…
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My Child Doesn’t Believe in God. Now What?
From time to time, we receive questions from the Connected Families community about what to do when your child doesn’t believe in God, has walked away from God, or may even call themselves an atheist or an agnostic. This is…
4 Simple Mealtime Rules You and Your Kids Can Embrace
Mealtimes are a vital part of the rhythm of family life! “Research suggests that having dinner together as a family at least four times a week has positive effects on child development. Family dinners have been linked to a lower…
Should Dads Demand Respect? | Ep. 103
Should dads demand respect? Maybe this sounds familiar: “No, I don’t want to!” “This is dumb, you’re unfair!” “Who cares if my homework isn’t done?!” Hey dads, have you experienced this kind of pushback from your kids? It can push…
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Parenting from a Donkey
Jesus was a different kind of king. This was evident in many ways, and highlighted by the unexpected way He entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Custom was that a king entered a town with a full show of prestige, power,…
What to Do When Your Child Has a Hard Time Losing
Resilience and respect: Learning to “win at losing"