Handling Criticism In A God Honoring Way: A Game-Changing Tool | Ep. 274
Join Stacy Bellward and Lynne Jackson as they chat with Connected Families Certified Parent Coach Kartina Baros about using the “Trash, Truth, or Treasure” tool to help kids process hurtful words and build skills for handling criticism. Katrina shares how…
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My Child Says He Hates Himself: 3 Life-Giving Steps to Change the Shame Cycle
“I hate myself.” “I’m a bad kid.” “I wish I was never born.” Hearing those words from your child is like a gut punch. If your child says they hate themselves, don’t panic; instead, dig deeper. There are a lot…
Teaching Kids to Deal with Mean Words and Hurtful Comments | Ep. 273
When your child hears something unkind, those words can stick: shaping how they see themselves and the world around them. In this episode, we’re launching a three-part series on a simple but powerful Connected Families tool: Trash, Truth, & Treasure.…
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Trash, Truth, Treasure: How to React When Someone Says Hurtful Things
The concept of "Trash, Truth, Treasure"
Parenting Adopted Children: Building Connection After Trauma | Ep. 272
Welcome back to our usual podcast rhythm, listeners! November is National Adoption Month, and many Connected Families listeners have grown their families through adoption and foster care. Adoption often brings unique parenting challenges that prompt families to seek creative, compassionate…
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