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But What About My Toddler?
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 their strength of will?โ We’ve compiled a list of our favorite posts relating toโฆ
So You Killed The Cat….Now What?
โDo you think we should tell the kids what really happened? What they donโt know wonโt hurt them, right?โ We received this question when a parent accidentally ran over the sleeping, aging family cat. What would you say if theyโฆ
The Most Important Key to a Child’s Success
Pretty much every parent wants their children toย succeed in life. When talking about teaching kids to be successful, parents often want to jump right to tactical issues like chores, homework, respect, and obedience. These are important issues, and weโve writtenโฆ
What to Do When You Dislike Your Child
During the very difficult years of early parenting, I would go through long times of despair, as well as periods of dislike for one or more of my children. I felt horribly guilty as well as angry with my familyโฆ
Practical Skills to Pick Up the Pieces After You Blow It
Are you wondering what to do when you blow it? Overcoming parenting mistakes isnโt so much about not making them (which is good because we made TONS of them), but about being intentional to develop three specific things that will helpโฆ
What to Do When Kids Push Your Buttons
When kids act up, it’s a parent’s job to guide them through the difficulty. But kids’ trouble often pushes parents’ buttons. Need for control? Push. Desire for quick fixes? Push. Anxiety about whatโs gonna happen with this demanding kid? Push.โฆ