Be the Parent; But Can You Also Be Their Friend?
“Kids don’t need us to be their friends, they need us to be their parents!” The dad huffed, frustrated that I had suggested his teen daughter might be seeing her mom and dad more as enemies than allies. Another variant…
How to Be the Caring Father You’ve Always Hoped to Be | Ep 234
In honor of Father’s Day, Jim Jackson and Mike Tobie have a conversation about empathy. Mike Tobie shares his authentic journey in developing grace and empathy with his family. This powerful conversation explores how showing God’s grace and empathy can…
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Screen Addiction: Prevent & Combat It by Giving a Big YES to Your Kids | Ep. 233
Even if your kids aren’t struggling with screen addiction, Connected Families co-founders Jim and Lynne Jackson want to help you shift the conversation away from a big “No” to a big “Yes!” In this episode, you will discover how to…
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Child Looking at Porn? Here’s Where to Start.
It’s everywhere. For most of us, as parents, it’s not a matter of “if” but “when” your child will be exposed to pornography. Research shows that as many as 1 in 5 kids are exposed to pornography or online sexual…
How to Talk to Your Kids About Porn | Ep. 232
Today we’ve got the author of Good Pictures, Bad Pictures, Kristen A. Jenson, here with us to help us navigate how to talk to your kids about porn and protect them. Stacy and Kristen discuss how parents can proactively prepare…
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