To Spank or Not to Spank?The Great Spanking Debate
If you work with Christian parents, it’s tempting to stay far away from the spanking debate. There are the “never spank” parents, the “immediate obedience…
Your Child’s Misbehavior: A Cry for Help?
“I hate you, Mommy!!”Carrie was at the end of her rope with her 5-year-old. “Alex is always an intense kid, but he seems so angry…
Connecting with Toddlers & Teens During DisciplineA Connected Families Story
Each year thousands of people participate in one of our online courses, or in our parent coaching. We frequently hear encouraging stories like the ones…
But What About My Toddler?Connected Families top articles about toddlers and discipline
At Connected Families we are often asked, “How does your framework apply to toddlers when they seem too young to understand but are certainly showing…
Welcoming a New Sibling into the FamilyIt doesn’t have to cause resentment!
Adding a sibling can be a rough transition for the whole family, especially for children. You may imagine how fun it will be to see…
To Unlock Your Child’s Heart, Just Ask for the Key!
If you are reading this, you probably want your kids to know how much you love them. And you probably tell them often that…
Should I Make My Kids Share?How to grow truly generous hearts
Left to their own devices, toddlers form “rules of possession” that can last a lifetime if not understood and addressed by parents. Does this list…
It’s Not Defiance—It’s Science!
Pretty much every kid loves to experiment with chaos: dropping food, smearing things, investigating cupboards or containers, throwing toys — you name it, a toddler…
Danger, Obedience, and Teaching Kids Traffic Safety
“What does Connected Families teach about obedience?” Hannah, who was exasperated with her defiant preschooler’s flighty behavior in a parking lot, explained the context for…
Feeling Stuck? Move Toward the Struggling Child.
Parents often find themselves at a loss when kids are particularly discouraged or struggling. It can begin to feel hopeless when everything you’ve tried…
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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.
