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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
How to Be a Safer Parent
Today weโd like to share with you a story from the blog of Bo, a dad who with his wife Jen took our online course and shared with us this beautiful story of their journey to become safer parents. Weโฆ
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
Adapting Christmas…for children who joined your family through adoption
Todayโs post is from our friends, Colleen & Dave Little. They are the parents of three grown men and two vivacious young-adult daughters who joined their family through adoption. Together, Dave & Colleen meet with, and minister to parents whoseโฆ