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An Honest Conversation About Adoption | Ep. 81
Many of the families in the Connected Families community were formed through adoption. This month, during National Adoption Awareness Month, we look more closely at how the Connected Families Framework can be applied to children who joined their family throughโฆ
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How to Be Safe for Your Kids | Ep. 76
Itโs normal to feel stuck in the frustration of trying to โfixโ your childโs behavior. Despite exploring numerous parenting resources and methods, does your heart still feel unsettled? Like you, many other parents feel the same way. Patterns of control,โฆ
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Christian Discipline: The Story Behind Connected Families Unique Framework for Parenting | Ep. 68
As a parent you might feel overwhelmed with the mountain of resources available to you regarding Christian discipline. From podcasts, to books, to seminars, there is no shortage of available content you could access. But, when you are Christ-follower ANDโฆ
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“Connected Families has become part of our DNA.”
We are checking in with families who have been utilizing the Connected Families Framework in their homes. What do these families look like 5, 10, or even 15 years later? Today, we meet Bob and Lori Freeman and see howโฆ
“Focusing on connection first has changed the dynamics of our home.”
We are checking in with families who have been utilizing the Connected Families Framework in their homes. What do these families look like 5, 10, or even 15 years later? Today, we meet the Basulto family and see how Connectedโฆ
Your child is โplaying doctorโ with a friend
The Connected Families Framework is an effective tool for parents to utilize in a variety of challenging scenarios, including teaching children healthy boundaries. It provides four powerful messages to kids; even in hard situations as we desire to pass alongโฆ
“Go Away, I Want MOMMY!”
Itโs a challenge to know how to respond when kids pick a favorite caregiver, regardless of whether itโs mom, dad, a grandparent, or even a daycare provider. Itโs no surprise that the most common scenario is a young child whoโฆ
What Changed My Mind About Dad
Dear Connected Families family, I write to you today with a heavy, but hopeful, heart. The reason? My dad passed away on October 14th, and his funeral was October 25th. His passing was expected, but came much faster than weโฆ
What Does It Mean to Be an Emotionally Safe Parent? | Ep. 11
Being an emotionally safe parent is not about being soft or lenient. Itโs also not suppressing our anxiety and frustration and trying to look calm when we discipline our kids. If we engage with a heart attitude of โWhat isโฆ
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โI will love you simply because you are my son.โ
One of the things we love most at Connected Families is when parents contact us to tell us how our resources have made a positive impact in their parenting journey. Check out this letter from a dad (Royston)* living inโฆ