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How Do Your Kids Feel When You Discipline Them?
As a typically impatient, “get it done” sort of dad, I found myself in our early parenting years using my big voice and strong presence to move my kids into action. This approach worked great for me! …But my wife Lynne,โฆ
Are You Punishing Your Child for Following Your Example?
We’ve all done it. Our kids misbehave. Then, we get angry. We raise our voices a bit to get our kids’ attention. We furrow our brows and perhaps put our hands on our hips (which makes us look even moreโฆ
How I Got My Kids to Obey Immediately… and Why I Stopped
I remember like yesterday walking in the door after work to what I believed were out-of-control children in my wife’s care. She’d lean into me for help and I’d quickly get the kids in line. “Why can’t Lynne get this?”โฆ
Why We Think “Showing Kids What’s What” Doesn’t Actually Work
Rick was feeling impatient with the way his wife was dealing with their children’s misbehavior. He shared his thoughts with me during a recent conversation: “I’ve always been the kind of dad that likes to get things done efficiently. Whenโฆ
Connected Families in Ferguson, MO
Today weโd like to share with you a story we received from a dad who has been impacted by Connected Families and seen change not only in his parenting, but also in his urban ministry in Ferguson, MO. Brycen Marnerโฆ
Seven Minutes of Powerful Parenting Wisdom [video]
In this seven-minute video, Jim and Lynne share the "secret sauce" behind Connected Families -- the framework that has transformed so many parents and changed the lives of so many families.
How I Responded When My Spouse Confessed Attraction for Someone Else
Since our engagement Jim and I established we would not hide things or keep secrets in our marriage. Itโs easier said, in nice marriage vows, than actually done โ but in our young lives weโd already seen the power ofโฆ
The Conundrum of Trust
ย When kids trust they feel safe; they know theyโre loved. Trust leads to respect and true obedience. Kids who trust look to their parents for wisdom and follow their parentsโ examples in desirable ways. Where trust fails, relationships failโฆ
Five Powerful Parenting Lessons from ‘Frozen’
Frozen has taken the country by storm with its sensational music. But it also has embedded in its lively action some food-for-thought nuggets about relationships and emotional health. Here are a few key takeaways for parents: [NOTE: SPOILERS AHEAD!] 1.โฆ
Why Do Kids Tantrum?
Simply stated, kids have tantrums because they pay off. In some convolutedย sort of way they get what they want. Even if it means they lose their cool and wear themselves out. The challenge for a parent is determiningย what exactly aโฆ