Connected Families Podcast

Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at a suggested donation of $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only! Click here to find out more.💥 Today on the Podcast : If your child melts down over seemingly nothing, and you wonder how to handle meltdowns, this episode is for you! Josh shares how he transitioned from frustration to curiosity during a meltdown with his teenage son. After completing our Discipline That Connects course, Josh had new tools he needed when his son got upset over a simple bowl. Instead of reacting with anger, he responded with grace, creating a sense of safety, love, and connection. His story shows the practical, real-world application of the Connected Families Framework in those challenging parenting moments we all face. We’re working to double the Table Community this month, which means we need six new superhero supporters every day to keep these life-changing resources available for overwhelmed parents everywhere. Josh’s transformation occurred because he had access to biblical, research-informed parenting tools through Discipline That Connects—and when you join The Table at connectedfamilies.org, you receive the same course, plus ongoing support through webinars, devotionals, and community. As Josh discovered, this framework can “so significantly impact your family for generations to come.” Will you join us in making that possible for more families? Key Takeaways: Learn just how much a pause and creating a safe space can impact an escalated meltdown How choosing to say, “I’ve got all kinds of grace for that,” turned into laughter, and prayer together through a tough season Guest Bio Josh Keller is a certified Parent Coach through Connected Families and Spiritual Life Director at Community Christian School in Willmar, MN. After two decades in ministry, he’s passionate about helping families discover the transformative Connected Families framework that revolutionized his own parenting. Josh and his wife Rachel, have three kids and co-founded The Freedom Center MN. Mentioned Today: The Table Monthly Community Giving Program Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart Online Course The Freedom Center MN Josh Keller – Certified Connected Families Coach Are these mini episodes hitting the spot? Leave us a rating, review, or comment, and let us know what you think! In Case You Missed It: What if we could share unconditional love even during those challenging moments of discipline? Yesterday, we took a sneak peek at how we can do this in Discipline with Love: Showing Love When Your Child Acts Out. See all of our mini-episodes for this MARVEL-ous campaign on our October podcast page. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-yyikw3h {margin-bottom:39px !important;}.stk-yyikw3h-container{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-yyikw3h-container:before{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-yyikw3h-container:hover{box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;}.stk-yyikw3h .stk-block-card__image{width:361px !important;height:100% !important;}.stk-yyikw3h .stk-block-card__image img{transform:scale(0.87) !important;object-position:20% 28.999999999999996% !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-yyikw3h .stk-block-card__image{height:291px !important;}.stk-yyikw3h .stk-block-card__image img{object-fit:contain !important;}} .stk-whhfzb4 .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}Pull up a chair, get DTC for free! .stk-qea7aq8 .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}Right now: Join The Table at a suggested donation of $35 or more per month and get FREE access to our transformative online course, Discipline That Connects for you and a friend! .stk-19dbm8p .stk-button{background:#c24827 !important;}.stk-19dbm8p .stk-button:hover:after{background:#f5efe4 !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-19dbm8p .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;font-weight:600 !important;}.stk-19dbm8p .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #293241) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-19dbm8p .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;}}I WANT TO JOIN THE TABLE!

Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥Ready to be the hero who brings hope to overwhelmed parents in your community? Today, will you join the Table Community, along with six others, and multiply your impact? Click here to find out more.💥 Today on the Podcast : In this mini-episode, host Stacy Bellward shares a helpful 7-minute clip from Session 4 of Connected Families’ Discipline That Connects online course, where Jim and Lynne Jackson offer a perspective shift: misbehavior is actually an opportunity for unconditional love. Every parent knows the frustration of dealing with the same challenging behavior over and over—and how easy it is to unintentionally communicate “you’re a problem” when what we really want our kids to hear is “you are LOVED no matter what.” Drawing from Jesus’ example, Jim and Lynne share practical strategies for discipline with love, helping you show up in a way that keeps the connection going. Key Takeaways: When kids regularly misbehave, parents can naturally feel frustrated, which can lead to communicating unintentional messages Including affection and empathy during challenging moments helps to promote unconditional love Mentioned Today: The Table Monthly Community Giving Program Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart Online Course Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart – Book Are these mini episodes hitting the spot? Leave us a rating, review, or comment and make our day – seriously, we read every single one! In Case You Missed It: Whatever you need right now, Jesus is enough—He is your peace in chaos, your strength in weakness, and your wisdom in uncertainty. Last week, we dove right into becoming a safe parent, discovering how one grandparent practices meeting the needs of the moment just as Jesus meets us in ours, in Parent-Child Connection: From Shutdown to Safety. See all of our mini-episodes for this MARVEL-ous campaign on our October podcast page. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-kugg1m4 {margin-bottom:39px !important;}.stk-kugg1m4-container{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-kugg1m4-container:before{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-kugg1m4-container:hover{box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;}.stk-kugg1m4 .stk-block-card__image{width:361px !important;height:100% !important;}.stk-kugg1m4 .stk-block-card__image img{transform:scale(0.87) !important;object-position:20% 28.999999999999996% !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-kugg1m4 .stk-block-card__image{height:291px !important;}.stk-kugg1m4 .stk-block-card__image img{object-fit:contain !important;}} .stk-8djame3 .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}Pull up a chair, get DTC for free! .stk-v5i7asy .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}Right now: Join The Table at a suggested donation of $35 or more per month and get FREE access to our transformative online course, Discipline That Connects for you and a friend! .stk-va7rayb .stk-button{background:#c24827 !important;}.stk-va7rayb .stk-button:hover:after{background:#f5efe4 !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-va7rayb .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;font-weight:600 !important;}.stk-va7rayb .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #293241) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-va7rayb .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;}}I WANT TO JOIN THE TABLE!

Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only!💥 What do you do when your child resists eye contact when trying to engage in conversations about their behavior? In this mini-episode, Parent Coach Laurie Shaffer offers some suggestions for navigating parent child connection during these challenging encounters. She shares an honest moment she experienced with her 3-year-old granddaughter. In this episode, you’ll discover how she practiced connection and presence in the moment, ultimately empowering her granddaughter with helpful tools she could use next time. Key Takeaways: How deciding to be present can be more powerful than immediate correction See a real-life example of how connection before correction helps to bring lasting change Bring a Connected Families Workshop to Your Community Ready to equip and encourage parents in your church, school, or community? Let’s connect! The team of trained presenters offers Connected Families workshops across the U.S. and internationally. Find out more here. Guest Bio With over 25 years in pastoral ministry alongside her husband, Laurie Shaffer has facilitated parenting classes and mentored moms through MOPS/MomCo groups. After raising three biological children, they began fostering and adopting. Connected Families became the answer to their prayers as they were now parenting children who had experienced trauma. Laurie is a Connected Families Workshop Speaker, based in Michigan. Mentioned Today: The Table Monthly Community Giving Program Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart Online Course Connected Families Workshop Speakers Hope for the Journey by Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman Connected Families Certified Parent Coaching Program In Case You Missed It: Parenting with Grace is definitely a journey of discovery. Two moms share their journey of how transforming their own responses has impacted their homes in Parenting with Grace: Overcoming Shame and Anger [Mini-Episode]. See all of our mini-episodes for this MARVEL-ous campaign on our October podcast page. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-s8vygn0 {margin-bottom:39px !important;}.stk-s8vygn0-container{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-s8vygn0-container:before{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-s8vygn0-container:hover{box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;}.stk-s8vygn0 .stk-block-card__image{width:361px !important;height:100% !important;}.stk-s8vygn0 .stk-block-card__image img{transform:scale(0.87) !important;object-position:20% 28.999999999999996% !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-s8vygn0 .stk-block-card__image{height:291px !important;}.stk-s8vygn0 .stk-block-card__image img{object-fit:contain !important;}} .stk-3m4fv11 .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}Pull up a chair, get DTC for free! .stk-06apvdo .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}Right now: Join The Table at a suggested donation of $35 or more per month and get FREE access to our transformative online course, Discipline That Connects for you and a friend! .stk-jtr60o2 .stk-button{background:#c24827 !important;}.stk-jtr60o2 .stk-button:hover:after{background:#f5efe4 !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-jtr60o2 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;font-weight:600 !important;}.stk-jtr60o2 .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #293241) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-jtr60o2 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;}}I WANT TO JOIN THE TABLE!

Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only!💥 Hear from two moms navigating the challenging parts of parenting. Clare shares her journey of learning to give herself grace and model it for her children. Ami opens up about confronting unexpected anger toward her young child. Through vulnerable storytelling, both moms share how transforming their own responses has become the key to creating lasting change in their families. They have discovered that effective discipline begins with looking inward rather than focusing solely on their kids’ behavior. Through this work, they have gained practical tools to break destructive patterns. Let’s hear their superhero stories! Key Takeaways The Modeling factor: How children mirror what they see, not what they hear, only Explosive moments of anger often come from something deeper, requiring intentional healing Guest Bio Ami WickiserAmi Atkins Wickiser is a writer and blogs at https://whenmercyfoundme.com/. She began writing about tragedy as a way to process her thoughts after her first husband, Jon, passed away in 2013. Ami is married to her second great love, David, and they have four children. The Wickisers serve at their church in Waterloo, Illinois. Clare KoensClare Koens loves helping ministry parents strengthen their relationships with their children. Originally from the UK as a trained primary teacher, she has spent most of her adult life supporting missionaries and their families in the South Pacific. As a Connected Families Parent Coach, Clare’s cross-cultural family experience, conflict resolution skills, and trauma-informed care provide both personal and professional insights for effective parent coaching. For more information about her coaching, please visit https://ckparenting.weebly.com/. Mentioned Today: The Table Community Monthly Giving Program Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart Online Course Grace & Truth for Moms Course Connected Families Certified Parent Coaching Program Clare Koens Coaching The Neuroscience of Meltdowns: Kids Stress Response Explained [Mini-episode] In Case You Missed It: As we continue our superhero month, don’t miss Katie Johnson’s real-life story of how a misplaced backpack turned into a moment of connection and growth. Listen here: Positive Discipline Examples: Handling A Lost Backpack | [Mini-Episode]. See all of our mini-episodes for this MARVEL-ous campaign on our October podcast page. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-wlydpz3 {margin-bottom:39px !important;}.stk-wlydpz3-container{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-wlydpz3-container:before{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-wlydpz3-container:hover{box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;}.stk-wlydpz3 .stk-block-card__image{width:361px !important;height:100% !important;}.stk-wlydpz3 .stk-block-card__image img{transform:scale(0.87) !important;object-position:20% 28.999999999999996% !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-wlydpz3 .stk-block-card__image{height:291px !important;}.stk-wlydpz3 .stk-block-card__image img{object-fit:contain !important;}} .stk-ekorqut .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}Pull up a chair, get DTC for free! .stk-jb9fe57 .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}Right now: Join The Table at a suggested donation of $35 or more per month and get FREE access to our transformative online course, Discipline That Connects for you and a friend! .stk-s3648l7 .stk-button{background:#c24827 !important;}.stk-s3648l7 .stk-button:hover:after{background:#f5efe4 !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-s3648l7 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;font-weight:600 !important;}.stk-s3648l7 .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #293241) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-s3648l7 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;}}I WANT TO JOIN THE TABLE!

Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only!💥 What does a backpack have to do with parenting? Well… Katie Johnson, a Connected Families Certified Parent Coach, shares how her 6-year-old son’s misplaced camp backpack turned into a moment where the Connected Families parenting framework guided her. In today’s episode, listen in to discover how to intentionally apply this grace-filled approach to everyday moments, providing positive discipline examples that lead to lasting connections and growth in your family. Key Takeaways Build a solid foundation over time using the CF parenting framework as your guide Avoid coming across as “fast, large, and loud” Use daily moments to practice long-term wisdom-building Guest Bio As a former teacher turned homeschool mom with a sensitive & intense child, Katie Johnson came to Connected Families at the end of her rope. As a CF coach, she now helps struggling families adopt a whole-Bible, whole-brain approach for Christ-centered transformation. She loves providing practical tools to help families apply the CF framework to their unique situations. Katie lives in Madison, WI, with her husband, three young kids, a dog, and three chickens. Katie holds a Master’s in Education and has a special passion for supporting families with toddlers. Mentioned Today: The Table Community -Monthly Giving Program Katie Johnson – Connected Families Certified Parent Coach Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart Learning from Parenting Mistakes: How God Taught One Dad the Value of Safety | [Mini-Episode] Thursday Parenting Tips Email Sign-Up In Case You Missed It: If you’re still learning the value of safe parenting, you’re not alone, and there’s always grace to learn. Hear how God showed one dad the value of safety in yesterday’s mini-episode: Learning from Parenting Mistakes: How God Taught One Dad the Value of Safety. See all of our mini-episodes for this MARVEL-ous campaign on our October podcast page. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-zm21qnv {margin-bottom:39px !important;}.stk-zm21qnv-container{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-zm21qnv-container:before{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-zm21qnv-container:hover{box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;}.stk-zm21qnv .stk-block-card__image{width:361px !important;height:100% !important;}.stk-zm21qnv .stk-block-card__image img{transform:scale(0.87) !important;object-position:20% 28.999999999999996% !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-zm21qnv .stk-block-card__image{height:291px !important;}.stk-zm21qnv .stk-block-card__image img{object-fit:contain !important;}} .stk-z2mos1e .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}Pull up a chair, get DTC for free! .stk-e1y12j4 .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}Right now: Join The Table at a suggested donation of $35 or more per month and get FREE access to our transformative online course, Discipline That Connects for you and a friend! .stk-caq7rh3 .stk-button{background:#c24827 !important;}.stk-caq7rh3 .stk-button:hover:after{background:#f5efe4 !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-caq7rh3 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;font-weight:600 !important;}.stk-caq7rh3 .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #293241) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-caq7rh3 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;}}I WANT TO JOIN THE TABLE!

Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only! 💥 In today’s episode, Dr. Bo Bryson shares an incredible real-life superhero moment that will inspire every parent! Explore how parenting mistakes can profoundly impact our understanding of what it truly means to be a “safe place” for our children. This practical mini-episode will help you confidently communicate “you are safe with me” to your children at home. See how Dr. Bo’s commitment to being safe led to beautifully connected relationships years later —love the photo of their thriving family with kids who are now teenagers! Plus, learn why his transformation inspired him & his wife to become long-time monthly supporters, passionate about ensuring more families have access to the same life-changing parenting support they received. Key Takeaways: “You’re always welcome home.” – The phrase that changed everything The best parenting lessons happen when you’re NOT studying parenting Being “safe” isn’t about agreement—it’s about being heard, understood, valued, and known .stk-cf4e3a6 {max-width:1500px !important;min-width:auto !important;}.stk-cf4e3a6 .stk-img-wrapper{width:42% !important;} .stk-1c7f29f .stk-img-wrapper{width:46% !important;height:324px !important;} Guest Bio: Dr. Bo Bryson has owned Trinity Chiropractic for over 20 years and authored two books: Create a Trinity Lifestyle and Benefits of the Cross. A cum laude graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College, he received the Clinical Excellence award and holds a degree in Biology from Georgia Southern University. Dr. Bo lives in Lincoln, NE, with his wife Jennifer and their four children. His life verse is Joshua 1:8. Mentioned Today: The Table Monthly Giving Program Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart Online Course How to Be a Safer Parent – Original Blog Post Create a Trinity Lifestyle – Book Benefits of the Cross – Book Trinity Chiropractic Psalm 116:1-2 Psalm 139 Matthew 10:29-31 Jeremiah 1:5 In Case You Missed It:  Ever wonder why discipline moments spiral out of control so quickly? Yesterday’s mini-episode will help shed some light on why this happens. Don’t miss it: The Neuroscience of Meltdowns: Kids’ Stress Response Explained [Mini-Episode] See all of our mini-episodes for this MARVEL-ous campaign on our October podcast page. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-1yo8by2 {margin-bottom:39px !important;}.stk-1yo8by2-container{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-1yo8by2-container:before{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-1yo8by2-container:hover{box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;}.stk-1yo8by2 .stk-block-card__image{width:361px !important;height:100% !important;}.stk-1yo8by2 .stk-block-card__image img{transform:scale(0.87) !important;object-position:20% 28.999999999999996% !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-1yo8by2 .stk-block-card__image{height:291px !important;}.stk-1yo8by2 .stk-block-card__image img{object-fit:contain !important;}} .stk-f9qix9e .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}Pull up a chair, get DTC for free! .stk-ozutlx8 .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}Right now: Join The Table at a suggested donation of $35 or more per month and get FREE access to our transformative online course, Discipline That Connects for you and a friend! .stk-6312lb8 .stk-button{background:#c24827 !important;}.stk-6312lb8 .stk-button:hover:after{background:#f5efe4 !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-6312lb8 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;font-weight:600 !important;}.stk-6312lb8 .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #293241) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-6312lb8 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;}}I WANT TO JOIN THE TABLE!

Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table at $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only!💥 Welcome to Superhero Month! We’re launching an exciting series with micro-episodes six days a week, because you are an everyday hero—cape not included! Ever wonder why discipline moments spiral out of control so quickly? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, we explore kids stress response and take a sneak peek into the principle that transforms chaotic conflicts into connected conversations: kids learn best when they feel safe. Join Jim and Lynne in an excerpt from the Discipline That Connects online course, as they unpack what true safety looks like and gain practical wisdom along the way. Key Takeaways: Why “fast, large, and loud” backfires (even when it seems to work) The neuroscience behind emotional meltdowns How to shift from fear-based compliance to heart-level learning Practical tools to become the safe parent your child needs Mentioned Today: The Table Monthly Giving Program Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart Online Course Connected Families Thursday Email Sign-Up In Case You Missed It: Be a part of our growing family and join our “living room” conversation about the current state of Connected Families: Connected Families Framework: A Stewardship Story of Growth and Grace | Ep. 245. See all of our mini-episodes for this MARVEL-ous campaign on our special podcast page. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-8nh31cq {margin-bottom:39px !important;}.stk-8nh31cq-container{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-8nh31cq-container:before{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-8nh31cq-container:hover{box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;}.stk-8nh31cq .stk-block-card__image{width:361px !important;height:100% !important;}.stk-8nh31cq .stk-block-card__image img{transform:scale(0.87) !important;object-position:20% 28.999999999999996% !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-8nh31cq .stk-block-card__image{height:291px !important;}.stk-8nh31cq .stk-block-card__image img{object-fit:contain !important;}} .stk-oare1d0 .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}Pull up a chair, get DTC for free! .stk-gym4x2h .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}Right now: Join The Table at a suggested donation of $35 or more per month and get FREE access to our transformative online course, Discipline That Connects for you and a friend! .stk-h5u4ua8 .stk-button{background:#c24827 !important;}.stk-h5u4ua8 .stk-button:hover:after{background:#f5efe4 !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-h5u4ua8 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;font-weight:600 !important;}.stk-h5u4ua8 .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #293241) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-h5u4ua8 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;}}I WANT TO JOIN THE TABLE!

In this special “virtual family time” episode about the Connected Families Framework, you’ll hear Jim and Lynne Jackson join Stacy Bellward (host) for a fun conversation about the incredible growth and impact of Connected Families over the past 20+ years. Using the biblical parable of the talents as their start, Connected Families founders share how they’ve stewarded the ministry’s explosive growth, particularly in the last five years, and cast a vision for the future of grace-filled, Christ-centered parenting resources. Listen in and be a part of our family! Key Points: How zero advertising turned to 2.2 million podcast listeners, and more From prison cells to peaceful homes: one mom’s testimony that changed her family trajectory Vision casting for 2030 Mentioned in this podcast: The Table Community Monthly Giving Program How to Grow a Connected Family – Book Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart – Book Helping Kids with Anger eBook Matthew 25:14 – 25 – Parable of the Talents Connected Families Certified Parent Coaching Program Connected Families Framework Connected Families Ministry Partnership Program Union Gospel Mission – Spokane Connected Families Thursday Email Sign Up Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart Online Course Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! This podcast was made possible by members of The Table Community, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table! NEW ON THE PODCAST: Tap “Follow” in your menu so you don’t miss out! Next month, we are dropping 6 mini-episodes every week, all bite-sized pieces of our core content: Discipline That Connects. Each episode is 15 min (or less). Guest Bio: Jim and Lynne Jackson are the Co-Founders of Connected Families in Plymouth, MN. With over 50 combined years of professionally helping families and a love for working in the church, Jim and Lynne have been dedicated to bringing reliable, God-centered, research-based parenting resources to all families since 2002. © 2025 Connected Families Ready to dive in and learn more about the Framework? Our 8-session online course, Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart will guide you through each level of the Framework. If you’re looking for a grace-filled way to parent, this course is for you! .stk-z0hrw9y-inner-blocks{row-gap:0px !important}.stk-z0hrw9y{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-3,#293241) !important;background-image:url(https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Optimized-Dad-Kissing-Crying-Daughters-Cheek.jpg) !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important}.stk-z0hrw9y:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-3,#293241) !important;opacity:0.3 !important}.stk-z0hrw9y-container{background-color:#00000080 !important}.stk-z0hrw9y-container:before{background-color:#00000080 !important}.stk-z0hrw9y .stk-block-hero__content{max-width:35% !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:0px !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-z0hrw9y .stk-block-hero__content{max-width:259px !important}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-z0hrw9y .stk-block-hero__content{max-width:205px !important}} .stk-q35ay0j .stk-block-heading__text{color:#FFFFFF !important}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-q35ay0j .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:23px !important}}.stk-q35ay0j.stk-block-heading{white-space:normal !important;overflow-wrap:break-word !important;word-wrap:break-word !important;max-width:100% !important}Parent with Confidence Discipline with Love .stk-7uwzale .stk-block-text__text{font-size:18px !important;color:#FFFFFF !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-7uwzale .stk-block-text__text{font-size:18px !important}}Take the 8-session online course Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart . .stk-jhr1poz .stk-button{background:var(--theme-palette-color-1,#ee6c4d) !important}.stk-jhr1poz .stk-button:hover:after{background:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#98c1d9) !important;opacity:1 !important}.stk-jhr1poz .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important;font-weight:600 !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-jhr1poz .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:16px !important}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-jhr1poz .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:14px !important}}REGISTER NOW!

Ever wonder how to help your angry child? Don’t worry, so do many others. This podcast is all about equipping you with practical tools and perspective on dealing with your angry child. Join Stacy Bellward and guest Julie Maas, a certified Connected Families Parent Coach and former RN, as they address the deeper patterns of intense anger, and emphasize the importance of parental compassion. Listen in, because we are all in this together! Key Points: Gain perspective about how your kid’s anger can stem from deeper needs and ways to approach those needs Learn about the brain science behind anger Why leading with grace and following with truth is a strategy parents can use while dealing with anger Discover ways to practice skill building during calm moments Mentioned in this podcast: Anchored Parent Coaching with Julie Maas Ep. 243 | Angry Mom Help: Building Emotional Capacity for Out-of-Control Rage Galatians 6:1 NIV Connected Families Anger eBook Proverbs 15:1 NIV Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! This podcast was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table! Love the podcast? Leave a review to help other parents discover the show! Guest Bio: Julie is a Board Certified Nurse Coach and Connected Families Certified Parent Coach with 30 years of nursing experience. As a mother to biological, foster, and adopted children, she specializes in supporting families navigating trauma, ADHD, and complex behaviors through her business, Anchored Parent Coaching. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-5aeb1f1{background-color:#FFFFFF !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important}.stk-5aeb1f1:before{background-color:#FFFFFF !important}.stk-5aeb1f1-container{background-color:#ea8c75 !important}.stk-5aeb1f1-container:before{background-color:#ea8c75 !important}.stk-5aeb1f1 .stk-block-hero__content{min-height:500px !important;align-items:center !important;display:flex !important} .stk-6c063df{margin-bottom:0px !important}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-6c063df-column{--stk-col-order-1:2 !important;--stk-col-order-2:1 !important}} .stk-2596f7e{align-self:center !important}.stk-2596f7e-container{max-width:450px !important} .stk-648593d .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:55px !important;color:#ffffff !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-648593d .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:50px !important}}You can help your child with their anger. .stk-67966ad .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3,#293241) !important;font-weight:600 !important}Learn how to break the addictive anger cycle. Get the FREE ebook, Helping Kids With Anger. .stk-dd8f69c-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important} .stk-4321daf .stk-img-wrapper{height:750px !important}.stk-4321daf .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:contain !important}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-4321daf .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:500px !important}.stk-4321daf .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:contain !important}}

If you’re searching for angry mom help because you feel like you’re constantly apologizing to your kids for losing your temper, you’re not alone. In this powerful episode, host Stacy Bellward sits down with Elizabeth Andreyevskiy, creator of the Emotionally Healthy Legacy podcast, to provide real solutions for mothers who feel out of control. Key Points: Discover what’s really underlying your angry outbursts Learn the powerful phrase Elizabeth uses out loud in front of her kids when chaos hits How to stop trying to control your kids and redirect toward the one thing you can control—yourself Mentioned in this podcast: FREE resource: How to become a patient mom so you stop screaming over spilled milk Connected Families Anger eBook Emotionally Healthy Legacy New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional by Paul David Tripp Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Love the podcast? Leave a review to help other parents discover the show! This podcast was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table! Guest Bio: Elizabeth is a mom of four, an anger management coach for Christian moms, and the podcast host of the Emotionally Healthy Legacy podcast. With a deep passion for emotional wellness and mental health in motherhood, she helps stressed Christian moms break free from explosive anger and cultivate peace in their homes. Elizabeth empowers women to respond with patience, calm, and emotional regulation by building a Christ-centered legacy of emotional health for the next generation. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-jh8m6zd{background-color:#FFFFFF !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important}.stk-jh8m6zd:before{background-color:#FFFFFF !important}.stk-jh8m6zd-container{background-color:#ea8c75 !important}.stk-jh8m6zd-container:before{background-color:#ea8c75 !important}.stk-jh8m6zd .stk-block-hero__content{min-height:500px !important;align-items:center !important;display:flex !important} .stk-p3fbsxo{margin-bottom:0px !important}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-p3fbsxo-column{--stk-col-order-1:2 !important;--stk-col-order-2:1 !important}} .stk-p4zxgu1{align-self:center !important}.stk-p4zxgu1-container{max-width:450px !important} .stk-lm7ap18 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:55px !important;color:#ffffff !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-lm7ap18 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:50px !important}}You can help your child with their anger. .stk-y01a76v .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3,#293241) !important;font-weight:600 !important}Learn how to break the addictive anger cycle. Get the FREE ebook, Helping Kids With Anger. .stk-oulp5ty-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important} .stk-tug8ij7 .stk-img-wrapper{height:750px !important}.stk-tug8ij7 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:contain !important}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-tug8ij7 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:500px !important}.stk-tug8ij7 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:contain !important}}

Hear how one Minnesota church partners with Connected Families for family ministry ideas that truly equip and support their families. In this episode about partnerships, Stacy Bellward (host) and Cindy Wilson (Connected Families Ministry Partnership & Research Program Manager) are joined by special guests Justie Vavra and Megan Thorp to discover how the transformative Connected Families Framework is available to anyone to bring to their communities. If you’re a parent, caregiver, teacher, or ministry leader, listen in to learn how you can make an impact in your sphere of influence. Key Points: Summer church attendance exploded in Minnesota. What did they do? How high schoolers are applying the CF Framework with sensitive kids How one parent can impact the entire church culture Mentioned in this podcast: Connected Families Certified Parent Coaching Program Connected Families Ministry Partnership Program Book: How to Grow a Connected Family by Jim and Lynne Jackson Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart Online Course Book: Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart by Jim and Lynne Jackson Sensitive and Intense Kids Online Course Grace and Truth for Parents Online Course Discipline That Connects in the Classroom Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Love the podcast? Leave a review to help other parents discover the show! This podcast was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table! Guest Bio: Megan Thorp:As a parent coach, Megan helps parents gain confidence and create homes where everyone feels valued and connected. She’ll equip you with skills to build lasting relationships with your kids and bring more peace and joy into your family. Megan has a Master’s in Counseling Psychology and is a Certified Parent Coach through Connected Families. She enjoys time with her husband and 3 kids. Connect with Megan at: [email protected] or here. Connect with Megan at: [email protected] or here. Justie Vavra:Justie Vavra is a devoted mother of three (ages 8, 10, and 11) and has been married to her husband Chris for 15 years. A former elementary school teacher, she now serves as Executive Pastor at Mercy Hill Church, which partners with Connected Families. Justie is passionate about guiding the next generation and nurturing connection and growth within her family and community through God’s grace and truth. © 2025 Connected Families Ready to dive in and learn more about the Framework? Our 8-session online course, Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart will guide you through each level of the Framework. If you’re looking for a grace-filled way to parent, this course is for you! .stk-jnp35bh-inner-blocks{row-gap:0px !important}.stk-jnp35bh{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-3,#293241) !important;background-image:url(https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Optimized-Dad-Kissing-Crying-Daughters-Cheek.jpg) !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important}.stk-jnp35bh:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-3,#293241) !important;opacity:0.3 !important}.stk-jnp35bh-container{background-color:#00000080 !important}.stk-jnp35bh-container:before{background-color:#00000080 !important}.stk-jnp35bh .stk-block-hero__content{max-width:35% !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:0px !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-jnp35bh .stk-block-hero__content{max-width:259px !important}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-jnp35bh .stk-block-hero__content{max-width:205px !important}} .stk-rioe0m2 .stk-block-heading__text{color:#FFFFFF !important}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-rioe0m2 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:23px !important}}.stk-rioe0m2.stk-block-heading{white-space:normal !important;overflow-wrap:break-word !important;word-wrap:break-word !important;max-width:100% !important}Parent with Confidence Discipline with Love .stk-l4yle6j .stk-block-text__text{font-size:18px !important;color:#FFFFFF !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-l4yle6j .stk-block-text__text{font-size:18px !important}}Take the 8-session online course Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart . .stk-sehtilp .stk-button{background:var(--theme-palette-color-1,#ee6c4d) !important}.stk-sehtilp .stk-button:hover:after{background:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#98c1d9) !important;opacity:1 !important}.stk-sehtilp .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important;font-weight:600 !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-sehtilp .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:16px !important}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-sehtilp .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:14px !important}}REGISTER NOW!

¡Escucha este nuevo episodio en español del pódcast de Familias Conectadas! Esther Reich conversa con Luisa Wendt acerca de una de las herramientas para entrenar a tus hijos. Esta herramienta te ayudará a tener ojos de fé en medio del mal comportamiento de tus hijos y encontrar los dones que Dios ha puesto en ellos. Temas mencionados en este podcast:  Marco de referencia para una familia conectada Gifts Gone Awry See all our Spanish Resources here! Descubre más recursos que te apoyarán en la crianza. ¿Te pareció útil este episodio? ¡Por favor compártelo con tus amigos! Este podcast fue hecho posible por miembros de La Mesa, cuyo apoyo mensual crea un efecto multiplicador de cambio para futuras generaciones. ¡Nos encantaría que tome un asiento en La Mesa! .stk-2a75add {border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;} ¿Necesita un recordatorio? Aproveche el Imán del Marco de Referencia de Familias Conectadas para ánimo en medio de sus desafíos diarios. .stk-263b684 , .stk-263b684 .stk-button{width:100% !important;}.stk-263b684 {flex:1 0 var(--stk-button-group-flex-wrap, 0) !important;}Comprar el Imán Acerca de Esther: Esther Reich es Asesora de Crianza Certificada por Connected Families. Ella es enfermera profesional especializada en asesoría de lactancia materna y ella y su esposo, Roberto, tienen tres hijos y sirven como misioneros con Serge en Guatemala desde 2018. A través de enfrentar retos en la crianza de sus hijos acudieron a Connected Families para recibir coaching/apoyo. El apoyo que recibieron de Chad Hayenga y de Lynne Jackson les ayudó a ver cambios significativos en ellos mismos y en sus hijos. Todavía hay mucho espacio para crecer como familia, pero la diferencia de antes y después de la intervención de Connected Families es significativa. Además de servir con otros ministerios en Guatemala (Sigo Vivo y Servant Harts), apoyan a padres e iglesias a través de talleres y coaching/apoyo individual para los que enfrentan retos en su crianza de sus hijos incluyendo los que son muy sensibles o intensos. El correo de Esther es [email protected] Acerca de Luisa: Luisa Wendt es Asesora de Crianza certificada por Connected Families nació en Bogotá, Colombia y vive en Iowa con su familia. Luisa y su esposo Jarrett tienen seis hijos, tres en el cielo y tres en la tierra. Dos de sus hermosos hijos llegaron a su familia a través de la adopción. Durante un momento muy complejo en la crianza Connected Families los asesoró y continua asesorandolos y guiandolos en el camino de una crianza basada en la gracia de Dios y la confianza y conexión con sus hijos. Jarrett y Luisa tienen un ministerio que se llama Built on Rock Parent Coaching que nació con el gran deseo de compartir esas enseñanzas con tantas familias como sea posible. Te invitamos a seguir su canal de YouTube, donde todos sus videos tienen subtítulos en español: https://www.youtube.com/@builtonrockparentcoaching Para más información acerca de su historia, ministerio y unas lindas fotos de su familia pueden visitar su página de internet: www.builtonrockparentcoaching.org. En este momento toda la información se encuentra en ingles pero si desean contactarlos para más información o asesorías de crianza en español pueden escribirles a [email protected] © 2025 Connected Families .stk-3e42hao{border-top-left-radius:0px !important;border-top-right-radius:0px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:0px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:0px !important;overflow:hidden !important;border-style:solid !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:0px !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;margin-right:25px !important;margin-bottom:25px !important;margin-left:25px !important} .stk-goct93n{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#98c1d9) !important;overflow:hidden !important}.stk-goct93n:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#98c1d9) !important}.stk-goct93n-container{padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-goct93n{flex:1 1 calc(30.6% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 1 / 2 ) !important}} @media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-dcgnmvc{flex:1 1 calc(69.4% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 1 / 2 ) !important}} .stk-7hpo3mn .stk-block-text__text{font-size:26px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-3,#293241) !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-7hpo3mn .stk-block-text__text{font-size:26px !important}}Whether you’re just learning the Four Messages of the Framework or have been at it for years, the Parenting Reminders Bundle can help you parent the way you want to parent! .stk-xi5jrcj{margin-top:0px !important} .stk-1vduae6{margin-top:20px !important}.stk-1vduae6 .stk-button{padding-r

Youth sports are shaping our kids’ lives in profound ways. Ed Uszynski and Brian Smith, co-authors of Away Game: A Christian Parent’s Guide to Navigating Youth Sports, join us in today’s conversation to explore how parents can transform the youth sports experience into powerful discipleship moments that align with God’s design for our families. Whether your child is a budding athlete or just loves to play for fun, this conversation will equip you with biblical wisdom to help sports strengthen your kid’s character. Key points: Discover ways that the sports culture is discipling your kids Learn a game-changing mindset shift to love faithfully within the youth sports system Parents, get equipped with ideas for using youth sports as a mission for God Mentioned in this podcast: Away Game: A Christian Parent’s Guide to Navigating Youth Sports Daniel 1:8-21 NIV Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Love the podcast? Leave a review to help other parents discover the show! *This podcast was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table!* Guest Bio: Ed Uszynski is an author, speaker, and sports minister with over three decades’ experience discipling college and professional athletes. His latest book is Away Game: A Christian Parent’s Guide to Navigating Youth Sports. He’s written articles, essays, and training manuals at the intersection of faith and sport. He has two theological degrees from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and a PhD in American Culture Studies from Bowling Green State University. He and his wife, Amy, have four children and live in Xenia, Ohio. Ed can be found at: X: @uszynski32 Facebook: @ed.uszynski.3 Brian Smith is the author of several books including his latest Away Game: A Christian Parent’s Guide to Navigating Youth Sports and The Christian Athlete: Glorifying God in Sports. He has been on staff with Athletes in Action since 2008. A graduate of Wake Forest University, Brian has a master’s degree in Theology and Sports Studies from Baylor University. He lives in Lowell, Michigan, with his wife and three kids. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-jcm8wjf-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;}.stk-jcm8wjf {background-color:#FFFFFF !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-jcm8wjf:before{background-color:#FFFFFF !important;}.stk-jcm8wjf-container{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;box-shadow:0px 2px 20px 0px #1e3f5233 !important;}.stk-jcm8wjf-container:before{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-jcm8wjf .stk-block-hero__content{min-height:500px !important;} .stk-mr0e9qk {margin-bottom:0px !important;} .stk-xvs384q-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;} .stk-9ifilpo .stk-img-wrapper{width:96% !important;height:500px !important;}.stk-9ifilpo .stk-img-wrapper img{object-position:20% 44% !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-9ifilpo .stk-img-wrapper{height:300px !important;}} .stk-gzvyqnw {align-self:center !important;}.stk-gzvyqnw-container{max-width:450px !important;min-width:auto !important;} .stk-75epjlw .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}Your Monthly Support Changes the Trajectory of Families Worldwide .stk-wxahzym {margin-bottom:12px !important;} Join The Table, our monthly donor community, and become part of a dedicated group committed to spreading the same hope and healing you’ve experienced to countless families worldwide. .stk-a7b696e {margin-bottom:12px !important;} Predictable support helps us plan effectively and reach more struggling families with life-giving resources. .stk-e7iri76 .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-e7iri76 .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-e7iri76 .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}} .stk-eho3yai , .stk-eho3yai .stk-button{width:100% !important;}.stk-eho3yai {flex:1 0 var(--stk-button-group-flex-wrap, 0) !important;}.stk-eho3yai .stk-button{min-height:0px !important;padding-top:9px !important;padding-right:9px !important;padding-bottom:9px !important;padding-left:9px !important;background:#c24827 !important;}.stk-eho3yai .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;font-weight:600 !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-eho3yai .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;}}LEARN MORE

Back-to-school stress is a real thing! Lynne Jackson sits down with Certified Parent coaches, Jason and Jewelia Jacobs, to encourage us through this back-to-school season. Parents themselves, the Jacobs’ know firsthand the various stressors this season can bring to families. Packed with resources, this episode is one you’ll want to have your pen and paper ready for as they fill us with hope in communicating to our kids: “You are Safe, Loved, Called and Capable, and Responsible!” Key Takeaways: The Foundation Shift: How to cast our cares on the Lord and not our children The brain benefits of sleep and how Proverbs 27 can help us in the morning Discover how to equip your kids with their purpose during the school day Learn how to turn grades into character-building tools Mentioned in this podcast: Proverbs 27:14 Numbers 6:24-25 Psalm 127:2 Your Amazing Brain Book by Jessica Sinarski Connected Families Sleep Ebook – Transform Bedtime Struggles Into Nighttime Snuggles Episode 193 | Agape Love: The Surprising Time Your Child Needs It Most Podcast Episode Facing Mighty Fears About Being Apart From Parents by Dawn Huebner Blog Post: Help! My Anxious Child Cries When Dropped Off At Daycare Episode 143 | Is your Child Crying at School or Daycare Drop-Off? Episode 239 | Back-to-School Transition Tips for Sensitive Children with Sarah Collins MSOT, OTR/L Children’s Key Information Form *This podcast was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table!* Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Love the podcast? Leave a review to help other parents discover the show! Guest Bio: Parents of three girls, Jason and Jewelia Jacobs, found Connected Families after trying many other parenting approaches and resources. Jewelia brings a background working with families of children with special needs in both professional and ministry spaces. Jason is experienced in training and working with children, families, and teachers. They both work to bring grace and healing, while helping families lead with confidence and intentionality. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-q7vo0kd-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;}.stk-q7vo0kd {background-color:#FFFFFF !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-q7vo0kd:before{background-color:#FFFFFF !important;}.stk-q7vo0kd-container{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;box-shadow:0px 2px 20px 0px #1e3f5233 !important;}.stk-q7vo0kd-container:before{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-q7vo0kd .stk-block-hero__content{min-height:500px !important;} .stk-m9jnims {margin-bottom:0px !important;} .stk-6bnvf8z-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;} .stk-gfe6w0v .stk-img-wrapper{width:96% !important;height:500px !important;}.stk-gfe6w0v .stk-img-wrapper img{object-position:20% 44% !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-gfe6w0v .stk-img-wrapper{height:300px !important;}} .stk-sevdv4a {align-self:center !important;}.stk-sevdv4a-container{max-width:450px !important;min-width:auto !important;} .stk-tqhx8b7 .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}Your Monthly Support Changes the Trajectory of Families Worldwide .stk-x4jca0v {margin-bottom:12px !important;} Join The Table, our monthly donor community, and become part of a dedicated group committed to spreading the same hope and healing you’ve experienced to countless families worldwide. .stk-2s0tej2 {margin-bottom:12px !important;} Predictable support helps us plan effectively and reach more struggling families with life-giving resources. .stk-gwcdswh .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-gwcdswh .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-gwcdswh .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}} .stk-0chsnm5 , .stk-0chsnm5 .stk-button{width:100% !important;}.stk-0chsnm5 {flex:1 0 var(--stk-button-group-flex-wrap, 0) !important;}.stk-0chsnm5 .stk-button{min-height:0px !important;padding-top:9px !important;padding-right:9px !important;padding-bottom:9px !important;padding-left:9px !important;background:#c24827 !important;}.stk-0chsnm5 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;font-weight:600 !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-0chsnm5 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;}}LEARN MORE

In today’s podcast we offer many practical tools and back-to-school transition tips for sensitive children. Whether it’s you or one of your kids, we all know someone who has woken up on the “wrong side of the bed.” Hear from Stacy, our host, and Occupational Therapists Lynne Jackson (Connected Families Co-Founder) and Sarah Collins, MSOT, OTR/L, as you discover how to think through your daily rhythms in unique ways to help balance the sensory needs of your family this back-to-school season. Key Takeaways: Practical ideas to meet your kids’ unique morning needs How your kid’s backpack can become a regulation tool Ways that code words, chocolate, and swings can help you throughout the day Learn to navigate picky eating at dinner Mentioned in this podcast: Back-to-School Sensory Plan PDF Worksheet A Chameleon Tale: A Colorful, Sensory Story Book by Sarah Collins Connected Families Podcast Ep. 219 | From Quirky to Distressing: Understanding Sensory Sensitivities Sensitive & Intense Kids Course Morning Sensory Dysregulation Article Solve That After-School Crabbiness Article Picky, Picky! My Child Won’t Eat Anything But Junk Food Ebook Transform Bedtime Struggles Into Nighttime Snuggles Ebook Visit our website for additional resources to support your parenting needs. Love the podcast? Leave a review to help other parents discover the show! *This podcast was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table!* Guest Bio: Sarah Collins, MSOT, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist (OT) with a background in pediatrics and home health. She is also a homeschooling parent, and her company, Homeschool OT, was established in 2019. She focuses on helping parents make the match between the homeschool and their children’s current skill set, all while working toward what their children specifically need and want to do to occupy their time. She does this by consulting, teaching, building community, and communicating at conferences. Lynne Jackson is one of the Co-Founders of Connected Families. As a parent coach and mom of three intense kids herself, Lynne has walked alongside hundreds of parents to encourage and bring hope. She is also a research enthusiast and loves leaning into the brain science and research to better equip parents and caregivers. Most importantly, as a follower of Christ, she brings biblical wisdom, abundant grace, and a “no shame” policy. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-31807b0{margin-bottom:39px !important}.stk-31807b0-container{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4,#1e3f52) !important}.stk-31807b0-container:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4,#1e3f52) !important}.stk-31807b0-container:hover{box-shadow:0px 2px 20px rgba(153,153,153,0.2) !important}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-31807b0 .stk-block-card__image{width:100% !important;height:250px !important}} .stk-89b7ede .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-6,#e4eff5) !important}Do you have a child with EXTRA needs? .stk-3d5e289{margin-bottom:12px !important}.stk-3d5e289 .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important}Parenting isn’t easy, but when you’ve got an extra INTENSE or SENSITIVE child with big feelings… it’s even harder. .stk-15a45dc .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important}The Sensitive and Intense Kids online course will equip you to parent well, even with these unique kiddos. .stk-d7e1baf .stk-button{background:var(--theme-palette-color-1,#ee6c4d) !important}.stk-d7e1baf .stk-button:hover:after{background:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#98c1d9) !important;opacity:1 !important}.stk-d7e1baf .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;font-weight:600 !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-d7e1baf .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important}}LEARN MORE

In this exciting episode, we explore how Connected Families has evolved from a Minnesota-based ministry into a global parenting resource for families worldwide. Host Stacy Bellward, along with Chad Hayenga, Connected Families Education and Equipping Director, is “visiting” other countries to share with you the impact the Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches are having on a global scale. Listen in to hear the testimony of how grace-centered, gospel-focused parenting translates across cultures. Key Takeaways: The story behind an “accidental” global movement of Connected Families How an Ethiopian workshop drew 450 leaders Hear how our God is answering Finnish believers’ prayers for revival Mentioned in this podcast: Connected Families Certified Parent Coaching Program Connected Families Workshop Speakers Connected Families Ministry Partnership Program Blog post: Culturally-Sensitive Biblical Parenting Resources Our Parent Hood podcast (Philippines) Family Life Canada Visit our website for additional resources to support your parenting needs. Love the podcast? Leave a review to help other parents discover the show! *This podcast was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table!* Guest Bio: Chad Hayenga joined Connected Families in 2005. He is married to Carma and has three adult daughters and two sons-in-law. Chad oversees parent coaching and the Parent Coach Certification Program, which continues to grow in its reach across North America and worldwide. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-oxwbo7x-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;}.stk-oxwbo7x {background-color:#FFFFFF !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-oxwbo7x:before{background-color:#FFFFFF !important;}.stk-oxwbo7x-container{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;box-shadow:0px 2px 20px 0px #1e3f5233 !important;}.stk-oxwbo7x-container:before{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-oxwbo7x .stk-block-hero__content{min-height:500px !important;} .stk-hezpaus {margin-bottom:0px !important;} .stk-6ubp8uf-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;} .stk-mnqiv7s .stk-img-wrapper{width:96% !important;height:500px !important;}.stk-mnqiv7s .stk-img-wrapper img{object-position:20% 44% !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-mnqiv7s .stk-img-wrapper{height:300px !important;}} .stk-inattlp {align-self:center !important;}.stk-inattlp-container{max-width:450px !important;min-width:auto !important;} .stk-dmeys0r .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}Your Monthly Support Changes the Trajectory of Families Worldwide .stk-zg2ijk4 {margin-bottom:12px !important;} Join The Table, our monthly donor community, and become part of a dedicated group committed to spreading the same hope and healing you’ve experienced to countless families worldwide. .stk-5uvoeqn {margin-bottom:12px !important;} Predictable support helps us plan effectively and reach more struggling families with life-giving resources. .stk-hn92m15 .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-hn92m15 .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-hn92m15 .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}} .stk-7dioqpb , .stk-7dioqpb .stk-button{width:100% !important;}.stk-7dioqpb {flex:1 0 var(--stk-button-group-flex-wrap, 0) !important;}.stk-7dioqpb .stk-button{min-height:0px !important;padding-top:9px !important;padding-right:9px !important;padding-bottom:9px !important;padding-left:9px !important;background:#c24827 !important;}.stk-7dioqpb .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;font-weight:600 !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-7dioqpb .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;}}LEARN MORE

Everybody needs conflict resolution skills, but it shows up particularly for kids during the summer when they’ve got more free time to hang out with siblings and neighbors. What does conflict resolution for kids look like? Today we’re welcoming back Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches Nicole Gillette and Lyssa Stoyko to discuss how to view summer as an ideal opportunity to teach your kids conflict resolution skills. They walk us through the practical, four-step peace process that takes the overwhelm out of conflict. In this episode, you’ll learn how to guide your kids from crazy mountain to reconciliation meadow! Check out this video preview for what you’ll learn in this podcast. Key Points: Sometimes we can have unhelpful beliefs about conflict, and it can be encouraging to shift those beliefs toward viewing conflict as an opportunity for growth. The peace process helps us move our kids from “Crazy Mountain” to “Reconciliation Meadow.” Parents are responsible for teaching and guiding children through conflict, but the conflicts are theirs to resolve. Helping siblings see and focus on the good about each other can be helpful when relationships are in need of connection. Mentioned in this podcast: Beyond Boredom: Creating Rhythms with Your Kids in Mind | Ep. 236 BLOGPOST: Siblings Arguing Again? Here’s 3 Tips to Help You Know When to Step In and Help Your Kids BLOGPOST: Have You Experienced the Benefits of Child-Led Play? Sibling Conflict Online Course Connected Families Certified Parent Coaching Program Calming Strategies from the Connected Families Website Visit our website for additional resources to support your parenting needs. Love the podcast? Leave a review to help other parents discover the show! *This podcast was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table!* Guest Bio: Lyssa Stoyko is a wife, foster, and adoptive mama of three children who are six, six and a half, and seven years old. Her house is active and noisy! She is also a Connected Famlies Certified Coach. Along with her parent coaching company, she hosts the podcast “Moms Take Ten.” Nicole Gillette is a teacher, Connected Families Certified Parent Coach, and founder of the non-profit Raising Wonder, with experience supporting educators, families, and children. After working for over a decade in a wide variety of schools, Nicole now focuses on equipping adults with tools for connection, communication, and confidence as they raise and love the kids in their lives. She is also helping lead a local nonprofit that offers an indoor playspace designed to foster community and play-based learning for young children and their caregivers. Nicole is a mom of two kids! You can also find Raising Wonder on Facebook and Instagram. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-9eaff2e {background-color:#FFFFFF !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-9eaff2e:before{background-color:#FFFFFF !important;}.stk-9eaff2e .stk-block-hero__content{min-height:500px !important;align-items:center !important;display:flex !important;} .stk-2c2ad29-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-2c2ad29 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(48.2% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 / 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-2c2ad29 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(50% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 / 2 ) !important;}} .stk-82d7dd4 .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:1/1 !important;width:100% !important;height:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-82d7dd4 .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:1/1 !important;height:auto !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-82d7dd4 .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}} .stk-ce65567-container{margin-top:32px !important;margin-right:32px !important;margin-bottom:32px !important;margin-left:32px !important;}.stk-ce65567-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;}.stk-ce65567 {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e8e8e8) !important;}.stk-ce65567:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e8e8e8) !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-ce65567 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(51.79999999999998% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 / 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-ce65567 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(50% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 / 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-ce65567-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}} .stk-723f2bb .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:50px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.

Through today’s podcast, feel equipped with parenting ideas that transform chaotic summer days and summer boredom into opportunities for family connection and growth. In this episode, host Stacy Bellward interviews Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches Nicole Gillette and Lyssa Stoyko. They share real-world and practical wisdom for summer success with kids at home during the break. Check out this video preview for what you’ll learn in this podcast! Key Points: Acknowledging your beliefs and expectations about summer can mean addressing how it looks different from what you expected, and that’s okay. Maintaining routines and flexible structure can help kids during the summer Scheduling activities that intentionally help posture your family for success by balancing what they need and what you are able to provide as a parent Using questions and narration can be really helpful during challenging times of transition Mentioned in this podcast: The Peace Process Sibling Conflict Online Course (use coupon code: Sibling19 to take the course for $19) Power of Questions Online Course Luke 8:22-25 Visit our website for additional resources to support your parenting needs.Love the podcast? Leave a review to help other parents discover the show! *This podcast was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table!* Guest Bio: Lyssa Stoyko is a wife, foster, and adoptive mama of three children who are six, six and a half, and seven years old. Her house is active and noisy! Along with her parent coaching company, she hosts the podcast “Moms Take Ten.” Nicole Gillette is a teacher, Connected Families certified parent coach, and founder of the non-profit Raising Wonder, with experience supporting educators, families, and children. After working for over a decade in a wide variety of schools, Nicole now focuses on equipping adults with tools for connection, communication, and confidence as they raise and love the kids in their lives. She is also helping lead a local nonprofit that offers an indoor playspace designed to foster community and play-based learning for young children and their caregivers. Nicole is a mom of two kids! You can also find Raising Wonder on Facebook and Instagram. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-owjkfx3 {background-color:#FFFFFF !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-owjkfx3:before{background-color:#FFFFFF !important;}.stk-owjkfx3 .stk-block-hero__content{min-height:500px !important;align-items:center !important;display:flex !important;} .stk-7pojleu-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-7pojleu {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(48.2% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 / 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-7pojleu {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(50% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 / 2 ) !important;}} .stk-b6a7ffg .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:1/1 !important;width:100% !important;height:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-b6a7ffg .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:1/1 !important;height:auto !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-b6a7ffg .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}} .stk-w1x5scz-container{margin-top:32px !important;margin-right:32px !important;margin-bottom:32px !important;margin-left:32px !important;}.stk-w1x5scz-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;}.stk-w1x5scz {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e8e8e8) !important;}.stk-w1x5scz:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e8e8e8) !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-w1x5scz {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(51.79999999999998% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 / 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and (max-width:999px){.stk-w1x5scz {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(50% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 / 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-w1x5scz-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}} .stk-npiuglv .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:50px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-npiuglv .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:50px !important;}}Special July Offer Join The Table this month and enjoy FREE access to our popular Sibling Conflict online course PLUS a free enrollment to share with another family. Join Today!

Homeschooling can be delightful, beautiful, and an amazing privilege! It can also be hard. You can move beyond homeschool stress and experience peace in your home. Today we’ve got Marni Love and Amy Nyvall, homeschool moms and Connected Families certified parent coaches, here to address the real challenges homeschool families face daily. From sibling conflicts, pushback during lessons, and the toxic beliefs about ourselves and our children, they share vulnerable stories and practical strategies for creating a peaceful learning environment. This episode serves as an introduction to their upcoming LIVE Homeschooling Webinar “Homeschool Discipline: 4 Ways to Cultivate Calm, Connection, and Confidence“. In the webinar they’ll dive deeper into practical tools for homeschool families seeking to apply the Connected Families Framework. Key Points: Common challenges homeschool families face that are different than the ideals in our minds Replacing toxic beliefs about yourself and your children with grace-filled truths that you review regularly Practical strategies for handling pushback and emotional moments during lessons How the concept of “slow, low, and listen” can help families when tensions rise during the day Creating margin in your school day for connection and conflict resolution Mentioned in this podcast: Connected Families Parent Coach Certification Program Sensitive & Intense Kids online course FREE PDF: Slow/Low/Listen You Lost Your Temper with Your Child: How to Make Things Better Again Marni Love Website Learn more about Amy Nyvall: Coach Profile REGISTER NOW: Homeschool Discipline: 4 Ways to Cultivate Calm, Connection, and Confidence July 16th 10:00am CST Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Love the podcast? Leave a review to help other parents discover the show! *This podcast was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table!* Guest Bio: Marni Love is a former public school teacher who has been a home educator for 14 years. She is a Homeschool Mentor, a Certified Connected Families Parent Coach, and an instructor for CF coaches-in-training. Marni enjoys spending time with her husband, Eric, and their three sons in the beautiful mountains and beaches of Northern California. You can connect with her through her website, marnilove.com. Amy Nyvall is a Connected Families Certified Parent Coach who lives near Portland, Oregon, where she homeschools her kids ages 14,11, and 9 and leads a vibrant Charlotte Mason Education Community. Contact Amy at [email protected] or learn more about her here: https://connectedfamilies.org/coaches/amy-nyvall/. Amy is available for coaching and speaking on the Connected Families Framework. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-ca0bf67 {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e8e8e8) !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-ca0bf67:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e8e8e8) !important;}.stk-ca0bf67 .stk-block-hero__content{align-items:center !important;display:flex !important;} .stk-f2db2b7-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;} .stk-3f5d883 .stk-img-wrapper{width:82% !important;height:550px !important;}.stk-3f5d883 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:contain !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-3f5d883 .stk-img-wrapper{height:450px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-3f5d883 .stk-img-wrapper{height:366px !important;}} .stk-68f543b-container{margin-top:32px !important;margin-right:32px !important;margin-bottom:32px !important;margin-left:32px !important;}.stk-68f543b-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;} .stk-9650be9 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:20px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-9650be9 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:20px !important;}}Are math lessons causing meltdowns?Is your homeschool calendar overwhelming everyone? Join experienced homeschool moms and Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches Amy and Marni for a transformative webinar designed to help you move beyond daily power struggles by fostering genuine connection and nurturing your child’s confidence. Learn how to connect before you correct, coach your kids toward responsibility, and create a peaceful, joy-filled learning environment. Register Now

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 be applied in equipping our children and how that models Christ to them. In this episode, you’ll discover the transformational healing that can happen when parents move toward their children in a way that connects with their hearts. Key Points: Offering understanding helps our children feel safe and supported rather than alone and ashamed Understanding God’s unconditional grace can deepen our capacity to extend empathy and grace to our children These principles of empathy can apply to marriages, ministry, and all other relationships as we become “a light of the Gospel.” Mentioned in this podcast: Philippians 4:8 Hebrews 4:15 1 Kings 19:11-13 Connected Families Parent Coach Certification Program Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Rate this podcast to help others discover the show easily! *This podcast was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table!* Guest Bio: Born and raised in Chicagoland, Mike has been in Sacramento, CA for 10 years. He has been married to Kelly for 9 years, and they have three children, ages 1, 3, and 6. Mike has been in full-time sport ministry for the past 3 years, and is preparing to move to Guatemala this summer to launch a sports ministry. He is currently in Phase 2 of the Connected Families Parent Coach Program. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-14eb4a5-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;}.stk-14eb4a5 {background-image:url(https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/family-table-flipped.jpg) !important;padding-top:64px !important;padding-right:64px !important;padding-bottom:64px !important;padding-left:64px !important;}.stk-14eb4a5-container{background-color:#00000096 !important;}.stk-14eb4a5-container:before{background-color:#00000096 !important;}.stk-14eb4a5 .stk-block-hero__content{min-height:300px !important;max-width:400px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-14eb4a5 {background-position:center right !important;padding-top:30px !important;padding-right:30px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;padding-left:30px !important;}} .stk-a848eca .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;}Parenting is 24/7. Parenting resources and support should be too. .stk-945cf01 {margin-bottom:1px !important;}.stk-945cf01 .stk-block-text__text{color:#FFFFFF !important;}You’ve experienced the confidence, clarity, and calling of biblical parenting wisdom. Your support makes this transformation possible for others. .stk-37c3ae8 .stk-block-text__text{color:#FFFFFF !important;}Join our monthly donor community, The Table, to bring Christ-centered help and hope to families daily. .stk-6b4031e .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-6b4031e .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-6b4031e .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}} .stk-9906cf2 .stk-button{background:#c46c54 !important;}.stk-9906cf2 .stk-button:hover:after{background:#a2b0b8 !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-9906cf2 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;font-weight:600 !important;}.stk-9906cf2 .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-9906cf2 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;}}I want to join The Table!

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 apply this transformative approach to managing screen time in your family. Listen in to help your children find their God-given purpose and calling beyond screens! Key Points: Jim and Lynne share how their initial parenting approach toward screens escalated with their son, leading them back to the Foundation level of the framework Mutual accountability with daily screen usage creates trust and open dialogue in a world where screens are here to stay Helping your children discover real-world activities that align with their God-given gifts Mentioned in this podcast: The Mindful Marriage by Ron & Nan Deal and Terry & Sharon Hargrave Driver’s Training for Social Media Online Course Screens Webinar with Matt & Jill Reed Good Pictures, Bad Pictures 1 Corinthians 6:12 Luke 2:52 Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Love the podcast? Leave a review to help other parents discover the show! *This podcast was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table!* Guest Bio: Jim and Lynne Jackson are the Co-Founders of Connected Families in Plymouth, MN. With over 50 combined years of professionally helping families and a love for working in the church, Jim and Lynne have been dedicated to bringing reliable, God-centered, research-based parenting resources to all families since 2002. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-4b3e4dc {background-color:#FFFFFF !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-4b3e4dc:before{background-color:#FFFFFF !important;}.stk-4b3e4dc .stk-block-hero__content{min-height:500px !important;align-items:center !important;display:flex !important;} .stk-6807599 {background-color:linear-gradient(to top, #e6e9f0 0%, #eef1f5 100%) !important;}.stk-6807599:before{background-image:linear-gradient(to top, #e6e9f0 0%, #eef1f5 100%) !important;} .stk-57777c9-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-57777c9 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(55.1% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 / 2 ) !important;}} .stk-03661d7 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:750px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-03661d7 .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:3/4 !important;width:100% !important;}.stk-03661d7 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:contain !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-03661d7 {margin-bottom:-70px !important;}.stk-03661d7 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:530px !important;}} .stk-c613977-container{margin-top:32px !important;margin-right:32px !important;margin-bottom:32px !important;margin-left:32px !important;}.stk-c613977 {align-self:center !important;}.stk-c613977-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-c613977 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(44.9% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 / 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-c613977 {align-self:center !important;}.stk-c613977-container{max-width:321px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}} Driver’s Training for Social Media We’re experiencing the biggest communication shift in history—and most of us haven’t had guidance. Until now. If you want a clear roadmap for today’s digital world, less screen time, more meaningful offline moments, and a media plan that truly works… this course is for you. Learn More & Register!

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 children to recognize and reject pornography in our digital world. Listen in to be equipped to start the conversation with your kids. Key points: Start conversations about pornography as soon as children access the internet, even at ages 2-3. Talking with kids about porn must include 3 key parts: defining, warning and making a plan Understand the ways pornography can lead to addiction, increase vulnerability to abuse, and distort healthy views of relationships. Use age-appropriate resources: books and tools make these difficult conversations easier and provide structured language for you to use Mentioned in this podcast: Screens Webinar with Matt & Jill Reed – Register Today! Drivers Training for Social Media Online Course Good Pictures, Bad Pictures (Ages 7-11) Good Pictures, Bad Pictures Jr. (Ages 3-6) Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Rate this podcast to help others discover the show easily! *This podcast was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table!* Guest Bio: Kristen A. Jenson is the founder of Defend Young Minds and best-selling author of the Good Pictures Bad Pictures series of read-aloud books. She is also the executive producer of the Brain Defense: Digital Safety curriculum and the owner and CEO of Glen Cove Press, LLC. Kristen is a positive voice for raising empowered, resilient, screen-smart kids who know how to reject pornography. Kristen received her bachelor’s degree in English Literature and her master’s degree in Organizational Communication. She is a mother of three and grandmother of two, and currently lives with her husband and awfully cute dog in Washington State. Connect with Kristen at: defendyoungminds.com Facebook: DefendYM Instagram: @DefendYoungMinds X: @DefendYM LinkedIn: @DefendYoungMinds .stk-xpcuo8o {background-color:#FFFFFF !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-xpcuo8o:before{background-color:#FFFFFF !important;}.stk-xpcuo8o .stk-block-hero__content{min-height:500px !important;align-items:center !important;display:flex !important;} .stk-bxnsnoi {background-color:linear-gradient(to top, #e6e9f0 0%, #eef1f5 100%) !important;}.stk-bxnsnoi:before{background-image:linear-gradient(to top, #e6e9f0 0%, #eef1f5 100%) !important;} .stk-3y8t0kh-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-3y8t0kh {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(55.1% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 / 2 ) !important;}} .stk-6eugp3b .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:750px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-6eugp3b .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:3/4 !important;width:100% !important;}.stk-6eugp3b .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:contain !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-6eugp3b {margin-bottom:-70px !important;}.stk-6eugp3b .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:530px !important;}} .stk-e7ahjxc-container{margin-top:32px !important;margin-right:32px !important;margin-bottom:32px !important;margin-left:32px !important;}.stk-e7ahjxc {align-self:center !important;}.stk-e7ahjxc-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-e7ahjxc {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(44.9% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 / 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-e7ahjxc {align-self:center !important;}.stk-e7ahjxc-container{max-width:321px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}} Driver’s Training for Social Media We’re experiencing the biggest communication shift in history—and most of us haven’t had guidance. Until now. If you want a clear roadmap for today’s digital world, less screen time, more meaningful offline moments, and a media plan that truly works… this course is for you. Learn More & Register!

Screens cause issues for families everywhere! The full scope of what social media is in today’s world is complex and can be overwhelming. It goes way beyond the typical social media platforms and games we usually hear about. That’s why we’re bringing in Matt & Jill Reed, founders of Know Curtains, who have created an online course for parents to help you parent wisely and put you in the driver’s seat around technology. The Reeds share insights from their “Driver’s Training for Social Media” course, discussing how families can work together to develop healthy digital habits. Matt & Jill emphasize the importance of what we model as parents and creating fun alternatives when it comes to kids & technology. Key Points: Parents and kids can work as a team to manage technology, rather than parents simply imposing rules Kids observe parents’ screen behaviors from a very young age, so your modeling is crucial Social media is far more than just the popular social networking sites Intentionally growing your family’s fun and engaging activities without screens Mentioned in this podcast: Driver’s Training for Social Media Screens Webinar with Matt & Jill Reed – Register Today! Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Share encouragement with other parents–leave a review where you listen most. *This podcast was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table!* Guest Bio: Know Curtains was founded in 2024 by Matt and Jill Reed. As parents, they saw a huge void in tech resources for families and made it their mission to see past the hype, curate news that keeps tech wizards honest, and produce independent resources to render the public powerful. Tech Insight and Guidance for the Rest of Us. No hype. Know curtains. In their first online course, “Driver’s Training for Social Media,” you and your family will learn how to navigate the digital world safely, manage screen time, and avoid online traps with a customizable plan you create together. Find it online at training.knowcurtains.com. Matt & Jill are filmmakers with nearly twenty years of experience in media and communications, plus a rich background in pastoral and volunteer ministry. They have two boys, and they’re based in Minnesota. They love food, travel, history, and sharing adventures on their @wildgooselife YouTube channel. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-ao1v2x6 {background-color:#FFFFFF !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-ao1v2x6:before{background-color:#FFFFFF !important;}.stk-ao1v2x6 .stk-block-hero__content{min-height:500px !important;align-items:center !important;display:flex !important;} .stk-zd5u4f7 {background-color:linear-gradient(to top, #e6e9f0 0%, #eef1f5 100%) !important;}.stk-zd5u4f7:before{background-image:linear-gradient(to top, #e6e9f0 0%, #eef1f5 100%) !important;} .stk-nofixv0-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-nofixv0 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(55.1% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 / 2 ) !important;}} .stk-uc0sca7 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:750px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-uc0sca7 .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:3/4 !important;width:100% !important;}.stk-uc0sca7 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:contain !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-uc0sca7 {margin-bottom:-70px !important;}.stk-uc0sca7 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:530px !important;}} .stk-fr1hq45-container{margin-top:32px !important;margin-right:32px !important;margin-bottom:32px !important;margin-left:32px !important;}.stk-fr1hq45 {align-self:center !important;}.stk-fr1hq45-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-fr1hq45 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(44.9% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 / 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-fr1hq45 {align-self:center !important;}.stk-fr1hq45-container{max-width:321px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}} Driver’s Training for Social Media We’re experiencing the biggest communication shift in history—and most of us haven’t had guidance. Until now. If you want a clear roadmap for today’s digital world, less screen time, more meaningful offline moments, and a media plan that truly works… this course is for you. Learn More & Register!

In this bonus episode, Jim Jackson and Ron Deal discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of blended families through the lens of the Connected Families Framework. Ron, a bestselling author and host of the Family Life Blended podcast, shares his 30+ years of expertise in step-family dynamics. The conversation explores how step-parents can build emotional safety with children who may be resistant to new relationships. Ron emphasizes that safety must precede love, explaining that children often bristle against a step-parent’s affection due to grief, loyalty conflicts, or simply not being ready for that relationship. Key insights include: The importance of “pacing” with children at their readiness level How step-parents can acknowledge their role without trying to replace biological parents Practical approaches to discipline and household rules when facing resistance Building respectful relationships with biological parents in the other household Mentioned in this podcast: Galatians 6:1 Romans 12 The Smart Step Family – Ron’s comprehensive book on blended family dynamics Building Love Together in Blended Families – Ron co-authored with Gary Chapman, integrating love languages with step-family principles FamilyLife Blended Podcast The Smart Step Family video curriculum – Email [email protected] for free online access The Mindful Marriage Certificate in Blended Family Ministry – online training through FamilyLife Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting!Share encouragement with other parents–leave a review where you listen most. *This podcast was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table!* Guest Bio: Ron is the bestselling author of more than a dozen books and resources, a licensed marriage and family therapist, podcast host, and a Senior Director for the ministry of FamilyLife®. In addition, Ron is one of the most widely read and referenced authors on blended families. His latest #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mindful Marriage, coauthored with his wife Nan and Terry and Sharon Hargrave brings the proven principles of Restoration Therapy to a mass audience. The Deals live in Little Rock, Arkansas. Learn more at RonDeal.org. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-gvom6ts-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;}.stk-gvom6ts {background-color:#FFFFFF !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-gvom6ts:before{background-color:#FFFFFF !important;}.stk-gvom6ts-container{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;box-shadow:0px 2px 20px 0px #1e3f5233 !important;}.stk-gvom6ts-container:before{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-gvom6ts .stk-block-hero__content{min-height:500px !important;} .stk-ly2zvcd {margin-bottom:0px !important;} .stk-t3hvj0d-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;} .stk-8m7bzec .stk-img-wrapper{width:96% !important;height:500px !important;}.stk-8m7bzec .stk-img-wrapper img{object-position:20% 44% !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-8m7bzec .stk-img-wrapper{height:300px !important;}} .stk-j2u7day {align-self:center !important;}.stk-j2u7day-container{max-width:450px !important;min-width:auto !important;} .stk-byomima .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}Your Monthly Support Changes the Trajectory of Families Worldwide .stk-6n4c41z {margin-bottom:12px !important;} Join The Table, our monthly donor community, and become part of a dedicated group committed to spreading the same hope and healing you’ve experienced to countless families worldwide. .stk-bwgfuxy {margin-bottom:12px !important;} Predictable support helps us plan effectively and reach more struggling families with life-giving resources. .stk-xhnrpq1 .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-xhnrpq1 .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-xhnrpq1 .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}} .stk-r67c2zb , .stk-r67c2zb .stk-button{width:100% !important;}.stk-r67c2zb {flex:1 0 var(--stk-button-group-flex-wrap, 0) !important;}.stk-r67c2zb .stk-button{min-height:0px !important;padding-top:9px !important;padding-right:9px !important;padding-bottom:9px !important;padding-left:9px !important;background:#c24827 !important;}.stk-r67c2zb .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;font-weight:600 !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-r67c2zb .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;}}LEARN MORE

Do you feel like you are in an emotionally distant marriage? In this special episode, Jim and Lynne Jackson interview Ron and Nan Deal about their new book, The Mindful Marriage, which combines biblical foundations with brain science. The authors vulnerably share how their marriage hit a crisis point after 20 years, leading them to seek help from a therapist (who later co-authored the book with them). They explain how our “pain cycles” develop from childhood and manifest in four reactive coping styles: blame, shame, control, and escape. The conversation explores their four-step process for moving from destructive pain cycles to “peace cycles.” This approach isn’t just for marriage but applies to all relationships as it’s fundamentally about discipleship—bringing your best self to relationships by following Jesus. Key points: How family-of-origin issues affect marriage Four reactive coping styles when triggered Breaking free from destructive pain cycles Nurturing your marriage “us-ness” Mentioned in this podcast: The Mindful Marriage by Ron & Nan Deal and Terry & Sharon Hargrave FREE: Learn your reactive coping style Galatians 5:22-23 Romans 7 Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Share encouragement with other parents–leave a review where you listen most. This podcast was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table! Guest Bio: Married since 1986, Ron and Nan Deal are the authors of The Mindful Marriage: Create Your Best Relationship Through Understanding and Managing Yourself, as well as popular marriage conference speakers. Ron is the bestselling author of more than a dozen books and resources, a licensed marriage and family therapist, a podcast host, and a Senior Director for the ministry of FamilyLife. Nan retired from teaching after 25 years and currently works for a Christian non-profit ministry. They have three sons, a daughter-in-law, one grandson, and a Golden Retriever and live in Little Rock, Arkansas. Learn more at RonDeal.org. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-4nhpcs5-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;}.stk-4nhpcs5 {background-image:url(https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/family-table-flipped.jpg) !important;padding-top:64px !important;padding-right:64px !important;padding-bottom:64px !important;padding-left:64px !important;}.stk-4nhpcs5-container{background-color:#00000096 !important;}.stk-4nhpcs5-container:before{background-color:#00000096 !important;}.stk-4nhpcs5 .stk-block-hero__content{min-height:300px !important;max-width:400px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-4nhpcs5 {background-position:center right !important;padding-top:30px !important;padding-right:30px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;padding-left:30px !important;}} .stk-tmqxyan .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;}Parenting is 24/7. Parenting resources and support should be too. .stk-13eax6o {margin-bottom:1px !important;}.stk-13eax6o .stk-block-text__text{color:#FFFFFF !important;}You’ve experienced the confidence, clarity, and calling of biblical parenting wisdom. Your support makes this transformation possible for others. .stk-88kc1p5 .stk-block-text__text{color:#FFFFFF !important;}Join our monthly donor community, The Table, to bring Christ-centered help and hope to families daily. .stk-4dgitck .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-4dgitck .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-4dgitck .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}} .stk-6fbjtvu .stk-button{background:#c46c54 !important;}.stk-6fbjtvu .stk-button:hover:after{background:#a2b0b8 !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-6fbjtvu .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;font-weight:600 !important;}.stk-6fbjtvu .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-6fbjtvu .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;}}I want to join The Table!

¡Escucha este nuevo episodio en español del pódcast de Familias Conectadas! Esther Reich conversa con Luisa Wendt acerca de cómo la empatía es la llave al corazón de tus hijos en momentos de mal comportamiento. Y de cómo esta llave te ayudará a guiarlos mejor. Temas mencionados en esta pódcast: 20 Oraciones que Comunican Empatía Primer Episodio 2025 “De la Ira a la Paz: Cambiando la Forma de Criar” Primer Episodio en Español: Principios para la crianza de una familia conectada Segundo Episodio en Español: Principios para la crianza de una familia conectada parte 2 Marco de referencia para una familia conectada See all our Spanish Resources here! Descubre más recursos que te apoyarán en la crianza. ¿Te pareció útil este episodio? ¡Por favor compártelo con tus amigos! *Este podcast fue hecho posible por miembros de La Mesa, cuyo apoyo mensual crea un efecto multiplicador de cambio para futuras generaciones. ¡Nos encantaría que tome un asiento en La Mesa!* .stk-4e6tgyp {border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;} ¿Necesita un recordatorio? Aproveche el Imán del Marco de Referencia de Familias Conectadas para ánimo en medio de sus desafíos diarios. .stk-dxxhjrl , .stk-dxxhjrl .stk-button{width:100% !important;}.stk-dxxhjrl {flex:1 0 var(--stk-button-group-flex-wrap, 0) !important;}Comprar el Imán Acerca de Esther: Esther Reich es Asesora de Crianza Certificada por Connected Families. Ella es enfermera profesional especializada en asesoría de lactancia materna y ella y su esposo, Roberto, tienen tres hijos y sirven como misioneros con Serge en Guatemala desde 2018. A través de enfrentar retos en la crianza de sus hijos acudieron a Connected Families para recibir coaching/apoyo. El apoyo que recibieron de Chad Hayenga y de Lynne Jackson les ayudó a ver cambios significativos en ellos mismos y en sus hijos. Todavía hay mucho espacio para crecer como familia, pero la diferencia de antes y después de la intervención de Connected Families es significativa. Además de servir con otros ministerios en Guatemala (Sigo Vivo y Servant Harts), apoyan a padres e iglesias a través de talleres y coaching/apoyo individual para los que enfrentan retos en su crianza de sus hijos incluyendo los que son muy sensibles o intensos. El correo de Esther es [email protected] Acerca de Luisa: Luisa Wendt es Asesora de Crianza certificada por Connected Families nació en Bogotá, Colombia y vive en Iowa con su familia. Luisa y su esposo Jarrett tienen seis hijos, tres en el cielo y tres en la tierra. Dos de sus hermosos hijos llegaron a su familia a través de la adopción. Durante un momento muy complejo en la crianza Connected Families los asesoró y continua asesorandolos y guiandolos en el camino de una crianza basada en la gracia de Dios y la confianza y conexión con sus hijos. Jarrett y Luisa tienen un ministerio que se llama Built on Rock Parent Coaching que nació con el gran deseo de compartir esas enseñanzas con tantas familias como sea posible. Te invitamos a seguir su canal de YouTube, donde todos sus videos tienen subtítulos en español: https://www.youtube.com/@builtonrockparentcoaching Para más información acerca de su historia, ministerio y unas lindas fotos de su familia pueden visitar su página de internet: www.builtonrockparentcoaching.org. En este momento toda la información se encuentra en ingles pero si desean contactarlos para más información o asesorías de crianza en español pueden escribirles a [email protected] © 2025 Connected Families .stk-e88ccc6-container{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4,#1e3f52) !important}.stk-e88ccc6-container:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4,#1e3f52) !important} .stk-a703a9b .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#98c1d9) !important}The Quick Guide for Parenting .stk-eb3f3d5 .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important}It’s parenting made clear with biblical wisdom to better equip you to lead your family with grace. .stk-8382d78 .stk-button{background:var(--theme-palette-color-1,#ee6c4d) !important}.stk-8382d78 .stk-button:hover:after{background:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#98c1d9) !important;opacity:1 !important}.stk-8382d78 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;font-weight:600 !important}.stk-8382d78 .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-8382d78 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important}}GET THE GUIDE .stk-8de296f{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4,#1e3f52) !important}.stk-8de296f:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4,#1e3f52) !important} @media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-60e2ea7{flex:1 1 33.3% !important}} @media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-e281dbd{flex:1 1 66.7% !important}} .stk-ddf6bb2 .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#98c1d9) !important}The Quick Guide

Julie Fowler, speaker and bible curriculum writer, joins us for a meaningful conversation about her journey of infertility and the resources she’s created for other couples coping with infertility and loss. Julie shares how scripture helped her in her grief and how she wove her faith into intentional community connections that served as a lifeline during her years of loss and struggle. Whether you’re supporting a friend or infertility is part of your personal story, you’ll find helpful wisdom in this conversation. Podcast Key Points: A raw, honest account of one woman’s journey through infertility to parenthood Practical ways to maintain faith while acknowledging grief during difficult seasons Specific strategies for building supportive relationships by clearly expressing your needs Information about valuable resources designed specifically for those navigating infertility Mentioned in this podcast: Treasures in the Waiting – Bible Study for Women by Julie Fowler Navigating Infertility & Loss – Bible Study for Men by Julie Fowler Attachment Webinar with Dr. Nicole Wilke – Wednesday, May 14th – Register Here Connected Families’ Spanish-language podcast episodes Join the Table – Connected Families’ monthly donor community Episode 224 | Attachment Myths Busted: How Your Attachment Style Shapes Everything John 11 Romans 12:15 Job 17:11 Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Share encouragement with other parents–leave a review where you listen most. *This podcast was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table! * Guest Bio: Julie is a curriculum writer, speaker, pastoral care leader, and executive director of Julie Fowler Ministries. Through her years of infertility, failed adoptions, miscarriages, premature birth and loss of identical twins, Julie became devoted to helping women and couples find hope through the Scriptures and connection with others in the same trial. She founded, wrote curriculum for, and led an infertility and miscarriage ministry for over 20 years that hosted over 50 groups, locally and nationwide. Author of two Bible Studies, Treasures in the Waiting: Finding God’s Comfort, Counsel, and Companionship Amid Infertility and Loss, and a husbands’ study, Navigating Infertility and Loss with Strength and Hope, Julie has spoken for MOPS International and The NEST and on the Don’t Mom Alone and Join the Journey podcasts. She helps churches and lay leaders start infertility ministries that share God’s heart for the hurting. Julie and her husband reside in Dallas, Texas, and are the parents of three children. They have experienced the blessing of growing their family through both biological and adoptive routes. Connect with Julie at: juliefowlerministries.com. Or on social media at Instagram and Facebook. .stk-thp1xob-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;}.stk-thp1xob {background-color:#FFFFFF !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-thp1xob:before{background-color:#FFFFFF !important;}.stk-thp1xob-container{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;box-shadow:0px 2px 20px 0px #1e3f5233 !important;}.stk-thp1xob-container:before{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-thp1xob .stk-block-hero__content{min-height:500px !important;} .stk-ku2gzez {margin-bottom:0px !important;} .stk-w8ovr1k-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;} .stk-pk16824 .stk-img-wrapper{width:96% !important;height:500px !important;}.stk-pk16824 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-position:20% 44% !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-pk16824 .stk-img-wrapper{height:300px !important;}} .stk-hgjy7tu {align-self:center !important;}.stk-hgjy7tu-container{max-width:450px !important;min-width:auto !important;} .stk-ikwrpzn .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}Your Monthly Support Changes the Trajectory of Families Worldwide .stk-izye6t7 {margin-bottom:12px !important;} Join The Table, our monthly donor community, and become part of a dedicated group committed to spreading the same hope and healing you’ve experienced to countless families worldwide. .stk-pxrd5u3 {margin-bottom:12px !important;} Predictable support helps us plan effectively and reach more struggling families with life-giving resources. .stk-sh9vf65 .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-sh9vf65 .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-sh9vf65 .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}} .stk-jp5594t , .stk-jp5594t .stk-button{width:100% !important;}.stk-jp5594t {flex:1 0 var(--stk-button-group-flex-wrap, 0) !important;}.stk-jp5594t .stk-b

In this episode, Megan Thorp, MA and Certified Connected Families Parent Coach, joins us to explore why listening is the jet fuel in our relationships with our kids. We examine how effective listening can bridge the disconnect between us and our kids and foster emotional intelligence. We also talk about the importance of being present, understanding underlying beliefs, and the spiritual aspect of listening as a reflection of God’s character. And finally, we share practical tips for improving your listening skills and the hope that it’s never too late to grow in this essential skill. Key Takeaways: Listening communicates to kids that they are valued, liked, and that you care about what’s happening inside them Active listening builds relational influence that becomes crucial during challenging moments Active listening grows your child’s confidence by showing them they are “called and capable” God models perfect listening for us – He is fully present, understands our circumstances, and feels what we feel. Mentioned in this podcast: New! Slow, Low, Listen 4-Day Mini Course–only $9! Register here! Attachment Webinar with Dr. Nicole Wilke – May 14th–Register here! James 1:19-20 John 11:41 Ep. 167 | Kids’ Arguments: Establish Peace with 4 Steps Connected Families Certified Parent Coach Program Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Share encouragement with other parents–leave a review where you listen most. This podcast was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table! Guest Bio: As a parent coach, Megan’s desire is to come alongside parents and help them gain confidence and equip them to lead their families. She will help you create an environment in your home where everyone feels valued and connected, and skills for you to build a relationship with your kids that will last long after they leave your home. She strongly believes that you are the expert on your child, and I would love to walk with you as you bring more peace and joy into your home. Megan has a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Bethel University and is a Certified Parent Coach and Parent Coach Trainer through Connected Families. She loves to spend time with her husband and 3 kids. Connect with Megan at: [email protected] or here. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-7c90b21-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;}.stk-7c90b21 {background-color:#FFFFFF !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-7c90b21:before{background-color:#FFFFFF !important;}.stk-7c90b21-container{box-shadow:0px 2px 20px 0px #1e3f5233 !important;}.stk-7c90b21 .stk-block-hero__content{min-height:500px !important;} .stk-310dd52 {margin-bottom:0px !important;} .stk-c1efeea-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;} .stk-5a6c844 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:500px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-5a6c844 .stk-img-wrapper{height:300px !important;}} .stk-77493d2 {align-self:center !important;}.stk-77493d2-container{max-width:450px !important;min-width:auto !important;} .stk-fbf31dd .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:30px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-fbf31dd .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:30px !important;}}How to Turn Fast, Large, & Loud into Slow, Low, & Listen Mini-Course .stk-796bd1b {margin-bottom:7px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-796bd1b .stk-block-text__text{font-size:17px !important;}}Struggling with yelling at your kids? Transform your approach in just 10 minutes a day for four days with this mini-course. Blend brain science, biblical wisdom, and “slow, low, and listen” strategies to foster a safer connection with your children. .stk-585e041 .stk-button{background:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #ee6c4d) !important;}.stk-585e041 .stk-button:hover:after{background:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #98c1d9) !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-585e041 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;font-weight:600 !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-585e041 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;}}Sign Up for Mini-Course

We chat with Chris Coursey from THRIVEtoday to discuss “return to joy,” a crucial skill for moving from reactive parenting to thoughtful responses. Chris explains the three-step process of feeling, sharing, and quieting emotions, while offering strategies to increase your emotional capacity during challenging interactions with your kids. The conversation highlights the brain science behind emotional regulation and provides tools to recognize when you’re slipping into “enemy mode” and how to return to your relational self. Plus, learn how you could win a copy of Chris’s latest book, 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People. Key points: Discover how you can recover from strong emotions and “return to joy” Understand how much emotional weight you can carry at any given time Learn to recognize when you’re in your best, relational state versus when you’ve slipped into a reactive state The three-step process Chris teaches: Feel your feelings, share your feelings, and calm your feelings Mentioned in this podcast: New 4-Day Mini-Course! How to Turn Fast, Large, and Loud Into Slow, Low, and Listen–Register Today for $9 Sign up here to receive weekly Parenting Tips emails Ep. 183 | Joyful Kids: What’s the Secret? Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Take a moment to rate and review the podcast! *This podcast was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table!* Guest Bio: For over 30 years, Chris has been developing and practicing brain-based solutions to train people, families, and communities to make relationships work. Chris started his career specializing in severe trauma and abuse, and also pastored a small congregation in Michigan for several years. Chris is a published author with over ten books in print, including The Joy Switch. He co-authored his most recent book, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People. Chris enjoys spending time with his wife, Jen, and their two sons, Matthew and Andrew. In addition to studying, writing, jogging, and exercising, he enjoys the outdoors and is one of the rare people who actually likes the snow in Michigan. Website: https://thrivetoday.org/Podcast: https://thrivetoday.buzzsprout.com/The 4 Habits Books: https://thrivetoday.org/4-habits-series/ © 2025 Connected Families .stk-tbkmjun-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;}.stk-tbkmjun {background-color:#FFFFFF !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-tbkmjun:before{background-color:#FFFFFF !important;}.stk-tbkmjun-container{box-shadow:0px 2px 20px 0px #1e3f5233 !important;}.stk-tbkmjun .stk-block-hero__content{min-height:500px !important;} .stk-2ehcwd7 {margin-bottom:0px !important;} .stk-s9snlao-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;} .stk-wgaekt3 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:500px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-wgaekt3 .stk-img-wrapper{height:300px !important;}} .stk-yy1uo6h {align-self:center !important;}.stk-yy1uo6h-container{max-width:450px !important;min-width:auto !important;} .stk-k012jjz .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:30px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-k012jjz .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:30px !important;}}How to Turn Fast, Large, & Loud into Slow, Low, & Listen Mini-Course .stk-g4wvph3 {margin-bottom:7px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-g4wvph3 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:17px !important;}}Struggling with yelling at your kids? Transform your approach in just 10 minutes a day for four days with this mini-course. Blend brain science, biblical wisdom, and “slow, low, and listen” strategies to foster a safer connection with your children. .stk-cju2vdh .stk-button{background:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #ee6c4d) !important;}.stk-cju2vdh .stk-button:hover:after{background:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #98c1d9) !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-cju2vdh .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;font-weight:600 !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-cju2vdh .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;}}Sign Up for Mini-Course

¡Escucha este nuevo episodio en español del pódcast de Familias Conectadas! Esther Reich conversa con Luisa Wendt acerca de cómo Dios está cambiando a sus familias a través del marco de referencia y la ayuda práctica que trae el primer nivel de “Cimiento.” Podrás escuchar cómo “ir lento, relajar el cuerpo y escuchar” hacen la diferencia en la crianza y te ayudarán a pasar de la ira a la paz. Temas mencionados en este podcast: Primer Episodio en Español: Principios para la crianza de una familia conectada Segundo Episodio en Español: Principios para la crianza de una familia conectada parte 2 Marco de referencia para una familia conectada See all our Spanish Resources here! Descubre más recursos que te apoyarán en la crianza. ¿Te pareció útil este episodio? ¡Por favor compártelo con tus amigos! *Este podcast fue hecho posible por miembros de La Mesa, cuyo apoyo mensual crea un efecto multiplicador de cambio para futuras generaciones. ¡Nos encantaría que tome un asiento en La Mesa!* .stk-1435260 {border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;} ¿Necesita un recordatorio? Aproveche el Imán del Marco de Referencia de Familias Conectadas para ánimo en medio de sus desafíos diarios. .stk-385fb67 , .stk-385fb67 .stk-button{width:100% !important;}.stk-385fb67 {flex:1 0 var(--stk-button-group-flex-wrap, 0) !important;}Comprar el Imán Acerca de Esther: Esther Reich es Asesora de Crianza Certificada por Connected Families. Ella es enfermera profesional especializada en asesoría de lactancia materna y ella y su esposo, Roberto, tienen tres hijos y sirven como misioneros con Serge en Guatemala desde 2018. A través de enfrentar retos en la crianza de sus hijos acudieron a Connected Families para recibir coaching/apoyo. El apoyo que recibieron de Chad Hayenga y de Lynne Jackson les ayudó a ver cambios significativos en ellos mismos y en sus hijos. Todavía hay mucho espacio para crecer como familia, pero la diferencia de antes y después de la intervención de Connected Families es significativa. Además de servir con otros ministerios en Guatemala (Sigo Vivo y Servant Harts), apoyan a padres e iglesias a través de talleres y coaching/apoyo individual para los que enfrentan retos en su crianza de sus hijos incluyendo los que son muy sensibles o intensos. El correo de Esther es [email protected] Acerca de Luisa: Luisa Wendt es Asesora de Crianza certificada por Connected Families nació en Bogotá, Colombia y vive en Iowa con su familia. Luisa y su esposo Jarrett tienen seis hijos, tres en el cielo y tres en la tierra. Dos de sus hermosos hijos llegaron a su familia a través de la adopción. Durante un momento muy complejo en la crianza Connected Families los asesoró y continua asesorandolos y guiandolos en el camino de una crianza basada en la gracia de Dios y la confianza y conexión con sus hijos. Jarrett y Luisa tienen un ministerio que se llama Built on Rock Parent Coaching que nació con el gran deseo de compartir esas enseñanzas con tantas familias como sea posible. Te invitamos a seguir su canal de YouTube, donde todos sus videos tienen subtítulos en español: https://www.youtube.com/@builtonrockparentcoaching Para más información acerca de su historia, ministerio y unas lindas fotos de su familia pueden visitar su página de internet: www.builtonrockparentcoaching.org. En este momento toda la información se encuentra en ingles pero si desean contactarlos para más información o asesorías de crianza en español pueden escribirles a [email protected] © 2025 Connected Families .stk-i395vk9-container{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4,#1e3f52) !important}.stk-i395vk9-container:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4,#1e3f52) !important} .stk-m119j7m .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#98c1d9) !important}The Quick Guide for Parenting .stk-ghxz2ga .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important}It’s parenting made clear with biblical wisdom to better equip you to lead your family with grace. .stk-v73z9uh .stk-button{background:var(--theme-palette-color-1,#ee6c4d) !important}.stk-v73z9uh .stk-button:hover:after{background:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#98c1d9) !important;opacity:1 !important}.stk-v73z9uh .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;font-weight:600 !important}.stk-v73z9uh .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-v73z9uh .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important}}GET THE GUIDE .stk-igskyr8{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4,#1e3f52) !important}.stk-igskyr8:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4,#1e3f52) !important} @media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-vkfhxdh{flex:1 1 33.3% !important}} @media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-x7sdjsc{flex:1 1 66.7% !important}} .stk-1d75cw3 .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#98c1d9)

Listen in as Jim & Lynne Jackson, Connected Families Co-Founders, teach the parenting concept “Slow, Low, & Listen.” This simple tool can help you develop and maintain an emotionally safe presence for your kids. Jim and Lynne will equip you with the understanding you need to apply the concept next time you feel your emotional temperature begin to rise. You’ll learn how shifting from reactive, intimidating responses to kind, firm engagement can dramatically improve your relationship with your child.. Key Points: Why kids learn best when they feel safe How to move from “fast, large, & loud” to “slow, low, & listen” The brain science behind emotional escalation during conflict How emotions are contagious between parents and children The fight-or-flight response and its impact on parent-child conflict Mentioned in this podcast: New Mini-course! How to Turn Fast, Large, & Loud into Slow, Low, & Listen ($9 or free for Table community members) Ep. 222 | Retained Primitive Reflexes: Understanding & Supporting Your Child’s Development Ep. 221| Demand Avoidance: When Is My Child’s Pushback Actually Pathological? Ep.219 | From Quirky to Distressing: Understanding Sensory Sensitivities Join The Table Community Discipline That Connects online course Sensitive & Intense Kids online course James 1:19-20 Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Share encouragement with other parents–leave a review on your favorite platform. This podcast was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table! Guest bio: Jim and Lynne Jackson are the Co-Founders of Connected Families in Plymouth, MN. With over 50 combined years of professionally helping families and a love for working in the church, Jim and Lynne have been dedicated to bringing reliable, God-centered, research-based parenting resources to all families since 2002 © 2025 Connected Families .stk-hwn4rdg-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;}.stk-hwn4rdg {background-color:#FFFFFF !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-hwn4rdg:before{background-color:#FFFFFF !important;}.stk-hwn4rdg-container{box-shadow:0px 2px 20px 0px #1e3f5233 !important;}.stk-hwn4rdg .stk-block-hero__content{min-height:500px !important;} .stk-1freomt {margin-bottom:0px !important;} .stk-4rzpkf5-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;} .stk-d7n24jx .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:500px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-d7n24jx .stk-img-wrapper{height:300px !important;}} .stk-6tvbwqh {align-self:center !important;}.stk-6tvbwqh-container{max-width:450px !important;min-width:auto !important;} .stk-5a52i40 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:30px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-5a52i40 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:30px !important;}}How to Turn Fast, Large, & Loud into Slow, Low, & Listen Mini-Course .stk-cbz36ed {margin-bottom:7px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-cbz36ed .stk-block-text__text{font-size:17px !important;}}Struggling with yelling at your kids? Transform your approach in just 10 minutes a day for four days with this mini-course. Blend brain science, biblical wisdom, and “slow, low, and listen” strategies to foster a safer connection with your children. .stk-oc7tcwy .stk-button{background:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #ee6c4d) !important;}.stk-oc7tcwy .stk-button:hover:after{background:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #98c1d9) !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-oc7tcwy .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;font-weight:600 !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-oc7tcwy .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;}}Sign Up for Mini-Course

Listen in as we talk with Dr. Nicole Wilke about attachment and its profound impact on family relationships. Dr. Wilke, a researcher, missionary, author, and marriage and family therapist, shares about attachment styles and explains how attachment shapes not just our parent-child relationships but establishes the pattern for how our children will approach all future relationships. Learn how understanding your own attachment style can break unhealthy patterns and create secure connections with your children. Dr. Wilke also shares practical, everyday strategies that can build stronger bonds and transform family dynamics for generations to come. Mentioned in this podcast: Dr. Wilke’s Books: Overcoming: What Science and Scripture Say About Resilience and Caleb Koala’s Comeback Ride Attachment Webinar – Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 12 pm CST. Register Here! Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Help other parents find our show–take a moment to rate and review! This podcast was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table! Guest Bio: Nicole Wilke, Ph.D., is a researcher, missionary, author, and marriage and family therapist dedicated to improving care for vulnerable children and families globally. She currently serves as Director of the Christian Alliance for Orphans’ Center on Applied Research for Vulnerable Children and Families, bridging research and practice to improve care for vulnerable children and families around the globe. Her passion for this work stems from her family’s experience with adoption and fostering. Having lived on four continents, Nicole currently resides with her family in Peru, where they work to improve the system for children in alternative care. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-op86sy0-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;}.stk-op86sy0 {background-color:#FFFFFF !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-op86sy0:before{background-color:#FFFFFF !important;}.stk-op86sy0-container{box-shadow:0px 2px 20px 0px #1e3f5233 !important;}.stk-op86sy0 .stk-block-hero__content{min-height:500px !important;} .stk-ajq3d7p {margin-bottom:0px !important;} .stk-zrpbcmx-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;} .stk-sp7evek .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:500px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-sp7evek .stk-img-wrapper{height:300px !important;}} .stk-ujqirkl {align-self:center !important;}.stk-ujqirkl-container{max-width:450px !important;min-width:auto !important;} .stk-2xjbes2 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:30px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-2xjbes2 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:30px !important;}}How to Turn Fast, Large, & Loud into Slow, Low, & Listen Mini Course @media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-lf0e8z9 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:17px !important;}}None of us feel good about habitually yelling at our kids. Shifting our approach is hard and is the important foundation work needed to communicate, “You are SAFE with me.” Invest just 10 minutes a day just four days with this mini-course that blends brain science, Biblical insight, and practical “slow, low, and listen” strategies for daily life. Your heart and mind can find a new path to connection with your kids. .stk-8xr1i6g .stk-button{background:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #ee6c4d) !important;}.stk-8xr1i6g .stk-button:hover:after{background:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #98c1d9) !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-8xr1i6g .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;font-weight:600 !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-8xr1i6g .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;}}Sign Up for Mini-Course

In this episode, listen in as Brendon and Naomi Yoder share how they’ve maintained faith through multiple hardships, including the loss of their infant daughter, Taliyah. They describe modeling authentic faith by letting their children witness their reliance on God during difficult times and recount moments how God shows up consistently during their darkest hours. The episode concludes with the Yoder children sharing Bible verses that reveal their understanding of heaven as a real place where their sister awaits them. Key Points: How to model authentic faith through life’s challenges Ways to navigate grief with children Finding resurrection hope amid family trauma and loss Experiencing God’s presence in unexpected ways during dark times Mentioned in this podcast: Blog post: My Child’s Loved One Died; What Do I Do Now? Hebrews 4:15-16 John 11:38-43 (story of Lazarus) John 16:33 Ephesians 4:1-3 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Help other parents find the show–take a moment to rate and review. This podcast was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table! Guest Bio: Brendon and Naomi Yoder are Connected Family Certified Parent Coaches. They are parents to three wonderful kids, ages 12, 10, and 8. They found Connected Families early in their parenting journey. They are missionaries with Wycliffe Bible Translators, and Naomi is a full-time homeschool mom. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-mnmecce-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;}.stk-mnmecce {background-color:#FFFFFF !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-mnmecce:before{background-color:#FFFFFF !important;}.stk-mnmecce-container{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;box-shadow:0px 2px 20px 0px #1e3f5233 !important;}.stk-mnmecce-container:before{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-mnmecce .stk-block-hero__content{min-height:500px !important;} .stk-i5xt0oi {margin-bottom:0px !important;} .stk-fesa03w-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;} .stk-242ot6m .stk-img-wrapper{width:96% !important;height:500px !important;}.stk-242ot6m .stk-img-wrapper img{object-position:20% 44% !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-242ot6m .stk-img-wrapper{height:300px !important;}} .stk-8uzjndr {align-self:center !important;}.stk-8uzjndr-container{max-width:450px !important;min-width:auto !important;} .stk-y8unfgx .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}Your Monthly Support Changes the Trajectory of Families Worldwide .stk-07buoch {margin-bottom:12px !important;} Join The Table, our monthly donor community, and become part of a dedicated group committed to spreading the same hope and healing you’ve experienced to countless families worldwide. .stk-fgqmb1x {margin-bottom:12px !important;} Predictable support helps us plan effectively and reach more struggling families with life-giving resources. .stk-uzdugp0 .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-uzdugp0 .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-uzdugp0 .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}} .stk-zvbilgt , .stk-zvbilgt .stk-button{width:100% !important;}.stk-zvbilgt {flex:1 0 var(--stk-button-group-flex-wrap, 0) !important;}.stk-zvbilgt .stk-button{min-height:0px !important;padding-top:9px !important;padding-right:9px !important;padding-bottom:9px !important;padding-left:9px !important;background:#c24827 !important;}.stk-zvbilgt .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;font-weight:600 !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-zvbilgt .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;}}LEARN MORE

Is your child struggling with emotional regulation, sitting still, or the feel of their clothing? These challenges could be linked to retained primitive reflexes. In this episode, Lynne Jackson, Connected Families Co-Founder and occupational therapist, explores this topic with Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches Amy Nyvall and Courtney Dewey. They explain how these automatic movement patterns should naturally integrate during infancy but can remain active, causing developmental challenges. They also share their families’ success stories and practical, playful integration strategies. Lynne, Amy, and Courtney mention an abundance of resources to help you learn more and provide reassurance that it’s never too late to address retained primitive reflexes. Key Points: What are primitive reflexes, and what purpose do they play in development The typical timeline for integrating reflexes How retained reflexes can cause trouble in a child’s everyday functioning What to do first if you’re wondering if your child has a retained reflex Mentioned in this podcast: Sensitive & Intense Kids online course Connected Families Framework Reflex Integration Through Play and Exercise Kokeb McDonald website Brain Balance Centers Disconnected Kids by Dr. Robert Melillo Family Hope Center Healing Your Child’s Brain by Matthew and Carol Newell Vision Therapy Occupationaltherapy.com Harkla Clinic Romans 15:13 Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting. This podcast was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table! Love this episode? Take a moment to rate and leave a review! Guest Bio: Amy Nyvall is a Connected Families Certified Parent Coach who lives near Portland, Oregon, where she homeschools her kids ages 14,11, and 9 and leads a vibrant Charlotte Mason Education Community. Contact Amy at [email protected] or learn more about her here: https://connectedfamilies.org/coaches/amy-nyvall/. Amy is available for coaching and speaking on the Connected Families Framework. Courtney Dewey, a Connected Families Certified Parent Coach, combines her knowledge of strengths-based leadership with the Connected Families Framework to help parents recognize the gifts of God in themselves and their children. She helps foster compassionate, connected relationships between struggling parents and children. You can contact her for coaching at [email protected] or here: https://connectedfamilies.org/coaches/joe-and-courtney-2/ © 2025 Connected Families .stk-9wxcn30-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;}.stk-9wxcn30 {background-color:#FFFFFF !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-9wxcn30:before{background-color:#FFFFFF !important;}.stk-9wxcn30-container{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;box-shadow:0px 2px 20px 0px #1e3f5233 !important;}.stk-9wxcn30-container:before{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-9wxcn30 .stk-block-hero__content{min-height:500px !important;} .stk-39t45ef {margin-bottom:0px !important;} .stk-njol41k-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;} .stk-rh6qlm8 .stk-img-wrapper{width:96% !important;height:500px !important;}.stk-rh6qlm8 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-position:20% 44% !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-rh6qlm8 .stk-img-wrapper{height:300px !important;}} .stk-wr6siy5 {align-self:center !important;}.stk-wr6siy5-container{max-width:450px !important;min-width:auto !important;} .stk-cmv47be .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}Your Monthly Support Changes the Trajectory of Families Worldwide .stk-c64mhyy {margin-bottom:12px !important;} Join The Table, our monthly donor community, and become part of a dedicated group committed to spreading the same hope and healing you’ve experienced to countless families worldwide. .stk-71508wk {margin-bottom:12px !important;} Predictable support helps us plan effectively and reach more struggling families with life-giving resources. .stk-fpvd5o4 .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-fpvd5o4 .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-fpvd5o4 .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}} .stk-ywyl5jc , .stk-ywyl5jc .stk-button{width:100% !important;}.stk-ywyl5jc {flex:1 0 var(--stk-button-group-flex-wrap, 0) !important;}.stk-ywyl5jc .stk-button{min-height:0px !important;padding-top:9px !important;padding-right:9px !important;padding-bottom:9px !important;padding-left:9px !important;background:#c24827 !important;}.stk-ywyl5jc .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;font-weight:600 !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-ywyl5jc .stk-button__inn

Have you ever asked your child to do a simple task, only to be met with an explosive reaction? In this episode, we interview Lydia Rex, Connected Families Certified Parent Coach, about Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), also known as Pervasive Drive for Autonomy. Lydia will help you step into your child’s shoes and understand how you may accidentally trigger your child’s nervous system. She also shares insights from her experience as a mom and parent coach on how you can adjust your communication style if your child struggles with demands and the loss of autonomy. Key points: What is PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance/Pervasive Drive for Autonomy), and how it affects children’s nervous systems How the Connected Families Framework supports children with demand avoidance Practical tools for parenting children who struggle with demands The importance of focusing on long-term heart change rather than immediate compliance Mentioned in this podcast: Sensitive & Intense Kids online course Power of Questions online course Hebrews 4:15 Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Help other parents find the show–take a moment to rate and review. This podcast was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table! © 2025 Connected Families Guest Bio: Lydia Rex is a registered nurse turned Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) practitioner and parent coach to families with young kids, especially those who have sensory needs or developmental trauma. No stranger to challenges in the parenting journey, Lydia offers empathy, encouragement, and a deep commitment to walking alongside parents with the Connected Families Framework. It’s her joy to see God’s grace healing the hearts of parents and children. Lydia, her husband Kyle, and their two kids live in Iowa, where they enjoy homeschooling, outdoor activities, and reading lots of books. Laura Way felt like she was drowning as a young mom overseas. She really feels that God provided Connected Families for her when she needed it most. She’s thrilled to be on the team to help offer hope & help to others! Laura and her husband live in Florida with their two elementary-aged daughters. In her free time, Laura loves to read in her hammock or have coffee with friends. .stk-b21qjts {margin-bottom:39px !important;}.stk-b21qjts-container{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-b21qjts-container:before{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-b21qjts-container:hover{box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;}.stk-b21qjts .stk-block-card__image{width:361px !important;height:100% !important;}.stk-b21qjts .stk-block-card__image img{transform:scale(0.87) !important;object-position:20% 28.999999999999996% !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-b21qjts .stk-block-card__image{height:291px !important;}.stk-b21qjts .stk-block-card__image img{object-fit:contain !important;}} .stk-lxwdad6 .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}SPECIAL MARCH OFFER EXTENDED THROUGH FRIDAY APRIL 4TH! .stk-q7h9u1f .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}Join The Table at a suggested donation of $35 a month in March and enjoy FREE access to our popular Sensitive & Intense Kids online course PLUS a free enrollment to share with another family. .stk-1574b8y .stk-button{background:#c24827 !important;}.stk-1574b8y .stk-button:hover:after{background:#f5efe4 !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-1574b8y .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;font-weight:600 !important;}.stk-1574b8y .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #293241) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-1574b8y .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;}}I WANT TO JOIN THE TABLE!

In this episode of the Connected Families podcast, we explore how to calm a dysregulated child with insights from Certified Connected Families Parent Coaches Alan and Corrie Thetford. Together they share how they evolved from demanding immediate calm to modeling self-regulation, creating playful learning opportunities, and viewing emotional outbursts as chances to experience God’s grace. NOTE: This content is for every parent. Even if your kids don’t seem to fall into the category of sensitive and intense, the concepts that we teach are helpful for all families because everyone encounters big emotions, sensitivities and challenging behavior at some point. Key points: Shifting from control to connection Biblical foundation for parenting Four-step approach to teaching self-regulation Reframing conflict as opportunity Mentioned in this podcast: Join The Table Monthly Donor Community Sensitive & Intense Kids Online Course Connected Families Website Parent Coaching Services Zones of Regulation Philippians 1:6 Philippians 2:13 Psalm 103 Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Take a moment to rate and review! *This podcast was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table!* Guest Bio: Alan and Corrie have four children and are Certified Connected Families Parent Coaches as well as instructors for CF coaches-in-training. They are passionate about multiplying the gospel by helping families transform power struggles and conflicts into opportunities for gospel messages. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-khpp7j2{margin-bottom:39px !important}.stk-khpp7j2-container{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4,#1e3f52) !important}.stk-khpp7j2-container:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4,#1e3f52) !important}.stk-khpp7j2-container:hover{box-shadow:0px 2px 20px rgba(153,153,153,0.2) !important}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-khpp7j2 .stk-block-card__image{width:100% !important;height:250px !important}} .stk-ign5o73 .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-6,#e4eff5) !important}Do you have a child with EXTRA needs? .stk-y2flxp8{margin-bottom:12px !important}.stk-y2flxp8 .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important}Parenting isn’t easy, but when you’ve got an extra INTENSE or SENSITIVE child with big feelings… it’s even harder. .stk-ndq7htp .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important}The Sensitive and Intense Kids online course will equip you to parent well, even with these unique kiddos. .stk-0o2h2xl .stk-button{background:var(--theme-palette-color-1,#ee6c4d) !important}.stk-0o2h2xl .stk-button:hover:after{background:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#98c1d9) !important;opacity:1 !important}.stk-0o2h2xl .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;font-weight:600 !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-0o2h2xl .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important}}LEARN MORE

In this bonus episode of the Connected Families podcast, host Stacy Bellward and Executive Director Anna Braasch announce the launch of The Table, a new monthly donor community aimed at providing sustaining support for Connected Families resources. Together they highlight the growing global reach of Connected Families, with more parents engaging with their Christ-centered resources and an increasing number of Certified Parent Coaches worldwide. The episode emphasizes how Connected Families’ tools foster deeper connections with God and within families. This is your invitation to join The Table. Will you pull up a seat and join us? Mentioned in this podcast: Join The Table Monthly Donor Community Contact Us Guest bio: Anna Braasch has been with the Connected Families team since 2013 and has served as Executive Director since 2015. She is passionate about expanding the Connected Families’ vision of “turning the hearts of parents to their children and the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous” (Luke 1:17). You can read more about Anna and the rest of the Connected Families team on our Ministry Team page. *This podcast was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table!* © 2025 Connected Families .stk-wgmf6hc {margin-bottom:39px !important;}.stk-wgmf6hc-container{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-wgmf6hc-container:before{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-wgmf6hc-container:hover{box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;}.stk-wgmf6hc .stk-block-card__image{width:361px !important;height:100% !important;}.stk-wgmf6hc .stk-block-card__image img{transform:scale(0.87) !important;object-position:20% 28.999999999999996% !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-wgmf6hc .stk-block-card__image{height:291px !important;}.stk-wgmf6hc .stk-block-card__image img{object-fit:contain !important;}} .stk-6vys629 .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}SPECIAL MARCH OFFER EXTENDED THROUGH FRIDAY APRIL 4TH! .stk-5wlkqya .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}Join The Table at a suggested donation of $35 a month in March and enjoy FREE access to our popular Sensitive & Intense Kids online course PLUS a free enrollment to share with another family. .stk-un1jdxy .stk-button{background:#c24827 !important;}.stk-un1jdxy .stk-button:hover:after{background:#f5efe4 !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-un1jdxy .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;font-weight:600 !important;}.stk-un1jdxy .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #293241) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-un1jdxy .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;}}I WANT TO JOIN THE TABLE!

If you’ve got a child who complains about the volume of the microwave or who won’t venture into the living room without turning off the overhead lights, this conversation on sensory sensitivities is for you! Listen in as Stacy Bellward interviews Lynne Jackson (Occupational Therapist and Connected Families Co-Founder) Together they dig into parenting sensitive and intense children, focusing on sensory processing challenges. Lynn emphasizes trusting parental intuition and explains how sensory issues can be potential gifts when managed well. Mentioned in this podcast: Sensitive & Intense Kids Online Course Sensory Questionnaire (Free PDF) Join the Table Community Blog post: Solve That After-School Crabbiness Connected Families Parent Coaching Galatians 6:2 Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Take a moment to rate and review! *This podcast was made possible by members of The Table and other donors whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table! Guest Bio: Lynne Jackson, OTR is one of the Co-Founders of Connected Families. As a parent coach and mom of three intense kids herself, Lynne has walked alongside hundreds of parents to encourage and bring hope. She is also a research enthusiast and loves leaning into the brain science and research to better equip parents and caregivers. Most importantly, as a follower of Christ, she brings biblical wisdom, abundant grace, and a “no shame” policy. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-7rxnma2 {margin-bottom:39px !important;}.stk-7rxnma2-container{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-7rxnma2-container:before{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-7rxnma2-container:hover{box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;}.stk-7rxnma2 .stk-block-card__image{width:361px !important;height:100% !important;}.stk-7rxnma2 .stk-block-card__image img{transform:scale(0.87) !important;object-position:20% 28.999999999999996% !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-7rxnma2 .stk-block-card__image{height:291px !important;}.stk-7rxnma2 .stk-block-card__image img{object-fit:contain !important;}} .stk-rfy72au .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}SPECIAL MARCH OFFER EXTENDED THROUGH FRIDAY APRIL 4TH! .stk-34y1kzu .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}Join The Table at a suggested donation of $35 a month in March and enjoy FREE access to our popular Sensitive & Intense Kids online course PLUS a free enrollment to share with another family. .stk-dceg5pa .stk-button{background:#c24827 !important;}.stk-dceg5pa .stk-button:hover:after{background:#f5efe4 !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-dceg5pa .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;font-weight:600 !important;}.stk-dceg5pa .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #293241) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-dceg5pa .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;}}I WANT TO JOIN THE TABLE!

If you feel like you’ve “tried empathy” and you’re not a fan of the results, tune into this conversation about what empathy is and why you need more of it in your life. In this episode of the Connected Families podcast, where host Stacy Bellward and Heidi Eaton (Podcast Manager) have a transparent conversation about the role of empathy in parenting. Together they explore the challenges parents face in nurturing empathy, acknowledging that it might not always come naturally. Key points: Empathy is a skill we can learn, not a talent we’re born with. A calm brain is essential for true empathy. Caring about feelings doesn’t mean agreeing with behavior. Mentioned in this podcast: Blog post: Why Little (and Not-So-Little) Kids with Big Emotions Benefit From Big Empathy Podcast: Ep. 193: Agape Love: The Surprising Time Your Child Needs It Most Video: “Feeling Understood Was All He Needed” Sensitive & Intense Kids online course Connected Families Parent Coaching Romans 12:15 Hebrews 4:15 Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child by Dr. John Gottman Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Take a moment to rate and review! *This podcast was made possible by members of The Table and other donors whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table!* Guest Bio: Heidi Eaton and her family have experienced the transformational power of the Connected Families messages for many years. She loves being on this team and spreading hope and intention to other parents. Heidi and her husband Tim have 3 children and have been married for over 20 years. When Heidi is not managing the podcast, she loves spending time in nature and baking. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-9jpnf86 {margin-bottom:39px !important;}.stk-9jpnf86-container{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-9jpnf86-container:before{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-9jpnf86-container:hover{box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;}.stk-9jpnf86 .stk-block-card__image{width:361px !important;height:100% !important;}.stk-9jpnf86 .stk-block-card__image img{transform:scale(0.87) !important;object-position:20% 28.999999999999996% !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-9jpnf86 .stk-block-card__image{height:291px !important;}.stk-9jpnf86 .stk-block-card__image img{object-fit:contain !important;}} .stk-5gx2pd1 .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}SPECIAL MARCH OFFER EXTENDED THROUGH FRIDAY APRIL 4TH! .stk-d7ral0o .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}Join The Table at a suggested donation of $35 a month in March and enjoy FREE access to our popular Sensitive & Intense Kids online course PLUS a free enrollment to share with another family. .stk-nmwcq9u .stk-button{background:#c24827 !important;}.stk-nmwcq9u .stk-button:hover:after{background:#f5efe4 !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-nmwcq9u .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;font-weight:600 !important;}.stk-nmwcq9u .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #293241) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-nmwcq9u .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;}}I WANT TO JOIN THE TABLE!

*This resource was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table!* For followers of Jesus, soul care isn’t optional. For burned-out or overwhelmed parents, it offers a rare lifeline. In this podcast, Stacy Bellward chats with Connected Families certified parent coaches Taylor Irby and Amy Nyvall about the vital importance of spiritual self-care while parenting. Through both challenging “valley” seasons and smoother periods, they emphasize that nurturing one’s relationship with God isn’t about fixing problems but creating space to receive His presence. Whether through simple practices like prayer during shower time or scripture reading, maintaining spiritual groundedness is essential – especially when parenting sensitive and intense children. Key takeaways: Connecting with Jesus first is key to effective parenting. Developing practical soul-care habits brings peace amid chaos. Reframing challenges as growth opportunities deepens reliance on God. Mentioned in this podcast: Sensitive & Intense Kids course Connected Families Parent Coaching Book reference: Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer Lectio Divina app (here is one example) Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Take a moment to rate and review! *This resource was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table!* Guest Bio: Amy Nyvall and her husband, Andrew, have been married for 16 years and live among the fir trees outside Portland, Oregon. They enjoy outdoor adventures as much as possible and have a blast homeschooling their three intensely creative, adventurous, and active children. In her spare time, you’ll find Amy encouraging moms and homeschoolers, learning alongside the kids, or slipping away to read from a stack of her own books. Amy is passionate about creating a family culture that equips our children to be prepared to serve the Lord in the days ahead. She is a Connected Families Certified Parent Coach and has personal experience and knowledge in the sensitive and intense space. You can connect with her for parent coaching at: [email protected]. Taylor Irby is a mother to 5 kids, and she understands the struggles parents face. Every day she faces ADHD, autism, anxiety, developmental delays, and adoption trauma. She too has sat in the trenches and searched the world for answers. Taylor read book after book and got excited over methods that were short-lived. That is when she hit the wall of desperation and sought parent coaching through Connected Families. Taylor ultimately became a coach through their training program to help others like her. She has seen a transformation in her home through working with a framework that has changed not only her children’s behavior but their hearts as well. You are not alone on this parenting journey. There is hope, and you can enjoy your children, build that relationship you have wanted, and see behavior change. You can learn more about Taylor at taylorirbycoaching.com and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/taylor.irby.5 and Instagram @taylorirbycoaching © 2025 Connected Families .stk-ggwunil-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;}.stk-ggwunil {background-color:#FFFFFF !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-ggwunil:before{background-color:#FFFFFF !important;}.stk-ggwunil-container{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;box-shadow:0px 2px 20px 0px #1e3f5233 !important;}.stk-ggwunil-container:before{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-ggwunil .stk-block-hero__content{min-height:500px !important;} .stk-5isxcuy {margin-bottom:0px !important;} .stk-yidzq6k-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;} .stk-jbom16w .stk-img-wrapper{width:96% !important;height:500px !important;}.stk-jbom16w .stk-img-wrapper img{object-position:20% 44% !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-jbom16w .stk-img-wrapper{height:300px !important;}} .stk-bp0f4bc {align-self:center !important;}.stk-bp0f4bc-container{max-width:450px !important;min-width:auto !important;} .stk-uy7magk .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}Your Monthly Support Changes the Trajectory of Families Worldwide .stk-l4bkc97 {margin-bottom:12px !important;} Join The Table, our monthly donor community, and become part of a dedicated group committed to spreading the same hope and healing you’ve experienced to countless families worldwide. .stk-z0jl2hy {margin-bottom:12px !important;} Predictable support helps us plan effectively and reach more struggling families with life-giving resources. .stk-fo5qk3r .st

Have you thought of leading a small group through one of the Connected Families video courses? This episode will answer your questions. Small groups help combat parental isolation and create supportive communities for lasting family transformation. Host Stacy Bellward discusses the opportunity to lead Connected Families small groups with guests Pam Thompson (Certified Parent Coach) and Jacquie Danz (Small Group Coordinator). Together they discuss the benefits of small groups and answer frequently asked questions. Key Points: Leading a group is simplified to facilitating discussion and playing videos No expertise required – content is provided by Connected Families experts Cost savings: Individual course is $140 vs. $55 per household in groups Groups provide accountability and deeper learning through community Full support provided to leaders through Connected Families resources Mentioned in this podcast: Sensitive & Intense Kids online course Union Gospel Mission (Seattle) Ministry Partnerships page Contact Us Pam Thompson coaching info Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Take a moment to rate and review! Guest Bio: Pam Thompson is a licensed Family and Early Childhood Educator and a Connected Families Certified Parent Coach. She is a mom of two young adult children and “like a mom” to two young adults who have experienced extensive trauma. Because of her education and experiences, she especially enjoys encouraging and supporting parents of young children, parents of young adult children, parents of kids from hard places, and teachers. Jacquie Danz is the Marketing & Small Group Coordinator at Connected Families. She first discovered Connected Families over a decade ago and now enjoys being part of the team sharing Connected Families with everyone. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring coffee shops with her husband, reading anything she can get her hands on, and spending time with her lovely teenage daughters. .stk-10bcafb{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#98c1d9) !important}.stk-10bcafb:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#98c1d9) !important}.stk-10bcafb > .stk-separator__bottom{transform:scaleX(-1) !important} .stk-3e8feca{align-self:center !important} Take the course that was made for your family. Got a child with extra big emotions? We get it. And we want to support and equip you. Raising an intense and sensitive child isn’t easy, but it can be filled with hope. .stk-2a0ab1b .stk-button{background:var(--theme-palette-color-1,#ee6c4d) !important}.stk-2a0ab1b .stk-button:hover:after{background:var(--theme-palette-color-4,#1e3f52) !important;opacity:1 !important}.stk-2a0ab1b .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important;font-weight:600 !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-2a0ab1b .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important}}LEARN MORE .stk-73b78bd{align-self:center !important}

Dr. Nicole Wilke is back in this episode to explore another layer of building resilience in kids–affirming character development. Dr. Wilke shares practical wisdom on speaking healing words to our children and fostering resilience through appropriate levels of challenge and support. In addition, Stacy highlights how you can use the ABC’s of Affirmation tool to practice what the Bible and brain science teach us about resilience. Key Takeaways: Creating margin and proper rhythms can help you speak more wisely Challenges build resilience when paired with appropriate support Focus on one character trait at a time as a family Model the character you want to see, including confession when you fall short Affirm success and help your children understand the “why” behind character development Mentioned in this podcast: ABC’s of Affirmation PDF download Dr. Wilke’s book: Overcoming: What Scripture and Science Say About Resilience Ep 201 | Overcoming: How Adversity, Challenges & Childhood Trauma Can Shape Our Children in Positive Ways Proverbs 12:18 James 1:12 Galatians 6:9 Galatians 5:22 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! We are a listener-supported podcast. Donate today to keep Christ-centered resources coming your way! Love what you hear? Take a moment to share this episode with a friend. Guest Bio: Nicole Wilke, Ph.D., is a researcher, missionary, author, and marriage and family therapist dedicated to improving care for vulnerable children and families globally. She currently serves as Director of the Christian Alliance for Orphans’ Center on Applied Research for Vulnerable Children and Families, bridging research and practice to improve care for vulnerable children and families around the globe. Her passion for this work stems from her family’s experience with adoption and fostering. Having lived on four continents, Nicole currently resides with her family in Peru, where they work to improve the system for children in alternative care. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-0h61yf8-container{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4,#1e3f52) !important}.stk-0h61yf8-container:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4,#1e3f52) !important} .stk-4xm43zp .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#98c1d9) !important}The Quick Guide for Parenting .stk-xalr7d2 .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important}It’s parenting made clear with biblical wisdom to better equip you to lead your family with grace. .stk-o8vwhnp .stk-button{background:var(--theme-palette-color-1,#ee6c4d) !important}.stk-o8vwhnp .stk-button:hover:after{background:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#98c1d9) !important;opacity:1 !important}.stk-o8vwhnp .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;font-weight:600 !important}.stk-o8vwhnp .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-o8vwhnp .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important}}GET THE GUIDE .stk-u7gsapb{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4,#1e3f52) !important}.stk-u7gsapb:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4,#1e3f52) !important} @media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-wkx419a{flex:1 1 33.3% !important}} @media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-p6r6v82{flex:1 1 66.7% !important}} .stk-f4ilyr3 .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#98c1d9) !important}The Quick Guide for Parenting .stk-m0q034p .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important}It’s parenting made clear with biblical wisdom to better equip you to lead your family with grace. .stk-0rrdzb3 .stk-button{background:var(--theme-palette-color-1,#ee6c4d) !important}.stk-0rrdzb3 .stk-button:hover:after{background:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#98c1d9) !important;opacity:1 !important}.stk-0rrdzb3 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;font-weight:600 !important}.stk-0rrdzb3 .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-0rrdzb3 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important}}GET THE GUIDE

Got questions about marriage? Feeling like, “My marriage is broken”? Join Jim and Lynne Jackson as they candidly answer real questions about marriage from parents like you. They touch on everything from balancing time for one another with parenting to avoiding “parenting” your spouse and navigating your differences. Jim and Lynne share share their journey of learning to drop judgments, connect intentionally, and maintain hope through difficult seasons. Listen in for some laughs, encouragement, and wisdom for doing life together. Mentioned in this podcast: Blog post: How I Avoided a Full-blown Affair Blog post: Family Meetings The On-Purpose Person by Kevin McCarthy Power of Questions online course Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart book Sensitive & Intense Kids online course Romans 15:13 Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Help others discover our podcast–take a second to rate the show and leave a review. *This podcast was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table!* Guest bio: Jim and Lynne Jackson are the Co-Founders of Connected Families in Plymouth, MN. With over 50 combined years of professionally helping families and a love for working in the church, Jim and Lynne have been dedicated to bringing reliable, God-centered, research-based parenting resources to all families since 2002. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-ovz7i73-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;}.stk-ovz7i73 {background-color:#FFFFFF !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-ovz7i73:before{background-color:#FFFFFF !important;}.stk-ovz7i73-container{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;box-shadow:0px 2px 20px 0px #1e3f5233 !important;}.stk-ovz7i73-container:before{background-color:#f5efe4 !important;}.stk-ovz7i73 .stk-block-hero__content{min-height:500px !important;} .stk-sfg84io {margin-bottom:0px !important;} .stk-4ec9q2i-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;} .stk-zuus4zm .stk-img-wrapper{width:96% !important;height:500px !important;}.stk-zuus4zm .stk-img-wrapper img{object-position:20% 44% !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-zuus4zm .stk-img-wrapper{height:300px !important;}} .stk-0n71pl0 {align-self:center !important;}.stk-0n71pl0-container{max-width:450px !important;min-width:auto !important;} .stk-x9ip2dr .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}Your Monthly Support Changes the Trajectory of Families Worldwide .stk-nx75hod {margin-bottom:12px !important;} Join The Table, our monthly donor community, and become part of a dedicated group committed to spreading the same hope and healing you’ve experienced to countless families worldwide. .stk-ur1l9qk {margin-bottom:12px !important;} Predictable support helps us plan effectively and reach more struggling families with life-giving resources. .stk-xtrdkmn .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-xtrdkmn .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-xtrdkmn .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}} .stk-wc4ss3c , .stk-wc4ss3c .stk-button{width:100% !important;}.stk-wc4ss3c {flex:1 0 var(--stk-button-group-flex-wrap, 0) !important;}.stk-wc4ss3c .stk-button{min-height:0px !important;padding-top:9px !important;padding-right:9px !important;padding-bottom:9px !important;padding-left:9px !important;background:#c24827 !important;}.stk-wc4ss3c .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;font-weight:600 !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-wc4ss3c .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;}}LEARN MORE

**Content warning: this podcast discusses mental health issues, including suicide.** Whether you’re dealing with tantrums or teen anxiety, you won’t want to miss this honest, down-to-earth conversation with Josh and Rachel Keller (Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches) as they dive deep into the topic of building resilience in children. As therapists and educators, they share practical wisdom on why kids aren’t naturally resilient and need to learn this essential life skill. Key takeaways: Why the common phrase “kids are resilient” can be misleading How to help children process difficult emotions in healthy ways Practical strategies for building resilience while maintaining connection The spiritual component of developing resilience Why protecting kids from all hardship can backfire Mentioned in this podcast: Free PDF – ABC’s of Affirmation Galatians 5:19-26 Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Become a Connected Families Donor today, and link arms with others who are passionate about building relational and spiritual health in every family and the future body of Christ. Take a moment to rate the podcast and help other parents discover the Connected Families Framework. Guest Bio: Josh and Rachel are a married duo from Central Minnesota. They believe that teenagers are a wonder to behold, not a problem to be fixed. They have been married for 15 years, with three kids, one dog, a bunny, and a bird. After becoming CF Certified Parent Coaches, they launched The Freedom Center MN, a mental health practice in Willmar, MN. .stk-5tv0bnl{border-top-left-radius:0px !important;border-top-right-radius:0px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:0px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:0px !important;overflow:hidden !important;border-style:solid !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:0px !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;margin-right:25px !important;margin-bottom:25px !important;margin-left:25px !important} .stk-plgfka3{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#98c1d9) !important;overflow:hidden !important}.stk-plgfka3:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#98c1d9) !important}.stk-plgfka3-container{padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-plgfka3{flex:1 1 calc(30.6% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 1 / 2 ) !important}} @media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-yzugxp5{flex:1 1 calc(69.4% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 1 / 2 ) !important}} .stk-edn5ik8 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:26px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-3,#293241) !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-edn5ik8 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:26px !important}}Whether you’re just learning the Four Messages of the Framework or have been at it for years, the Parenting Reminders Bundle can help you parent the way you want to parent! .stk-pyyderp{margin-top:0px !important} .stk-27vmf6b{margin-top:20px !important}.stk-27vmf6b .stk-button{padding-right:30px !important;padding-left:30px !important}.stk-27vmf6b .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:20px !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-27vmf6b .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:20px !important}}GET YOUR BUNDLE NOW!

You won’t want to miss parent coaches Chad Hayenga and Katie Johnson exploring the meaningful practice of blessing your kids. They unpack what “blessing” meant throughout the Bible and what your heart needs to receive so that you can bless your children. And, of course, they offer plenty of ideas about when and how you can start practicing blessing your kids today. Mentioned in this podcast: Blog post: How to Speak Blessings Over Your Child FREE PDF: The ABC’s of Affirmation Ephesians 1:3 Mark 10 Hebrews 11:20-21 Psalm 103 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Numbers 6:24-26 Philippians 2 Luke 2:52 Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Become a Connected Families Donor today, and link arms with others who are passionate about building relational and spiritual health in every family and the future body of Christ. Take a moment to rate the podcast and help other parents discover the Connected Families Framework. Guest Bio: Katie Johnson is a Connected Families Certified Parent Coach living in Madison, WI, with her family. After receiving her M.Ed. from Valparaiso University, she worked for many years in education and is now on the homeschool journey with her three young children. Find out more about Katie and parent coaching here. .stk-y1ba8oh-container{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4,#1e3f52) !important}.stk-y1ba8oh-container:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4,#1e3f52) !important} .stk-7t92dzs .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#98c1d9) !important}The Quick Guide for Parenting .stk-yutb2wi .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important}It’s parenting made clear with biblical wisdom to better equip you to lead your family with grace. .stk-b192yxk .stk-button{background:var(--theme-palette-color-1,#ee6c4d) !important}.stk-b192yxk .stk-button:hover:after{background:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#98c1d9) !important;opacity:1 !important}.stk-b192yxk .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;font-weight:600 !important}.stk-b192yxk .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-b192yxk .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important}}GET THE GUIDE .stk-homxrbq{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4,#1e3f52) !important}.stk-homxrbq:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4,#1e3f52) !important} @media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-jb37gxl{flex:1 1 33.3% !important}} @media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-k56k91r{flex:1 1 66.7% !important}} .stk-iph6hyn .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#98c1d9) !important}The Quick Guide for Parenting .stk-mwnd56b .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important}It’s parenting made clear with biblical wisdom to better equip you to lead your family with grace. .stk-a0i79jr .stk-button{background:var(--theme-palette-color-1,#ee6c4d) !important}.stk-a0i79jr .stk-button:hover:after{background:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#98c1d9) !important;opacity:1 !important}.stk-a0i79jr .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;font-weight:600 !important}.stk-a0i79jr .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-a0i79jr .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important}}GET THE GUIDE

Does your child get discouraged? Does it feel like your child’s misbehavior seems to drown out the positive things you might notice? There is science behind the power of affirmation. You can learn to shine a bright spot on the small things that go well and begin to unravel this cycle of discouragement in your child. And it will bring encouragement to you as a parent, too! In today’s podcast, Lynne Jackson (Co-Founder of Connected Families) shares a powerful and practical tool she created called the ABC’s of Affirmation. Mentioned in this podcast: FREE PDF: Downloadable ABC’s of Affirmation I Was a Critical Parent: 7 Steps I Took to Find a More Loving Way Is There “Miracle Grow” for Good Behavior? (The ABC’s of Affirmation) Learn more about “The Table” community at Connected Families Grace and Truth For Moms (online course) Connected Families Framework How Your Thoughts Change Your Brain, Cells, and Genes What Your Brain Needs to Know About Neuroplasticity Corrie Thetford, Lydia Rex (Certified Connected Families Parent Coaches) Dr. Alan Kazdin Philippians 4:8 Romans 12:2 2 Corinthians 10:5 1 Thessalonians 4:9 1 Thessalonians 5:11 How have you used the ABC’s of Affirmation with your kids? We’d love to hear your stories! And don’t forget to check out our website for more great resources! Need more encouragement or help? Please contact us; we are here for you! Guest Bio: Lynne Jackson is one of the Co-Founders of Connected Families. As a parent coach and mom of three intense kids herself, Lynne has walked alongside hundreds of parents to encourage and bring hope. She is also a research enthusiast and loves leaning into the brain science and research to better equip parents and caregivers. Most importantly, as a follower of Christ, she brings biblical wisdom, abundant grace, and a “no shame” policy. .stk-ejao3tq-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;}.stk-ejao3tq {background-color:#FFFFFF !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-ejao3tq:before{background-color:#FFFFFF !important;}.stk-ejao3tq .stk-block-hero__content{min-height:500px !important;} .stk-rts0d8r {box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;} .stk-9gpp0b1-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;} .stk-h45fkkg .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:635px !important;}.stk-h45fkkg .stk-img-wrapper img{transform:scale(0.96) !important;object-fit:contain !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-h45fkkg .stk-img-wrapper{height:300px !important;}} .stk-rlnzb50 {align-self:center !important;}.stk-rlnzb50-container{max-width:549px !important;min-width:auto !important;} .stk-3h42j8v {align-items:flex-start !important;max-width:1500px !important;min-width:auto !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;display:flex !important;}.stk-3h42j8v .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:47px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-3h42j8v .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:47px !important;}}Transform Your Next Group Gathering What if your next gathering left parents feeling equipped, encouraged, and hopeful? That’s exactly what Connected Families workshops do. Led by CF Certified Parent Coaches, these sessions bring practical, biblical wisdom on topics like discipline and sibling conflict straight to your community. Learn more and book a speaker today. .stk-1ijoicu .stk-button{background:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #ee6c4d) !important;}.stk-1ijoicu .stk-button:hover:after{background:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #98c1d9) !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-1ijoicu .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;font-weight:600 !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-1ijoicu .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;}}Bring Hope To Your Community

In this episode, Connected Families staff discuss the scriptures and spiritual practices that have helped them stay connected to God in the past year. They also share their vision for the coming year and their commitment to providing “bite-sized” encouragement to overwhelmed parents. Listen in for a few simple ideas on staying centered on your Good Shepherd as you lead your family with grace. Mentioned in this podcast: Tell me more about The Table Personal Retreat Guide Hosea 11:4 1 Peter 1:22 1 Peter 4:10 1 Peter 4:8 Isaiah 30:21 Psalm 91 Silence and Solitude by Ruth Haley Barton Lynne’s Scripture Card box Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting. Your donation fuels the work to transform families. Give a gift to Connected Families today! Take a moment to rate the podcast and help others find it. .stk-pjckwtp-container{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4,#1e3f52) !important}.stk-pjckwtp-container:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4,#1e3f52) !important} .stk-38xumq1 .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#98c1d9) !important}The Quick Guide for Parenting .stk-emmzwa4 .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important}It’s parenting made clear with biblical wisdom to better equip you to lead your family with grace. .stk-pc40nx9 .stk-button{background:var(--theme-palette-color-1,#ee6c4d) !important}.stk-pc40nx9 .stk-button:hover:after{background:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#98c1d9) !important;opacity:1 !important}.stk-pc40nx9 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;font-weight:600 !important}.stk-pc40nx9 .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-pc40nx9 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important}}GET THE GUIDE .stk-zxle8yp{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4,#1e3f52) !important}.stk-zxle8yp:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4,#1e3f52) !important} @media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-hi3dkx5{flex:1 1 33.3% !important}} @media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-5hi81qz{flex:1 1 66.7% !important}} .stk-wpyhuoz .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#98c1d9) !important}The Quick Guide for Parenting .stk-wci6x93 .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important}It’s parenting made clear with biblical wisdom to better equip you to lead your family with grace. .stk-lr1n64g .stk-button{background:var(--theme-palette-color-1,#ee6c4d) !important}.stk-lr1n64g .stk-button:hover:after{background:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#98c1d9) !important;opacity:1 !important}.stk-lr1n64g .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;font-weight:600 !important}.stk-lr1n64g .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-lr1n64g .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important}}GET THE GUIDE

In this episode on calming for kids, Lynne Jackson (Connected Families Co-Founder) and Lydia Rex (Connected Families Certified Parent Coach) talk with Stacy about what role parents play in helping their kids calm down. This conversation especially has sensitive or intense kids in mind, and the principles shared are paired with practical examples and stories from parents who’ve tested the ideas. Plus, we’ve got a free PDF for you: 50 Calming Activities (with ideas for engaging each of the senses). Mentioned in this podcast: 50 Calming Activities PDF Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting. Did you find this episode helpful? Share it with a friend, and leave us a review! Your donation fuels our work! Donate to Connected Families today. .stk-580ptox{margin-bottom:39px !important}.stk-580ptox-container{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4,#1e3f52) !important}.stk-580ptox-container:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4,#1e3f52) !important}.stk-580ptox-container:hover{box-shadow:0px 2px 20px rgba(153,153,153,0.2) !important}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-580ptox .stk-block-card__image{width:100% !important;height:250px !important}} .stk-a2gs6u1 .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-6,#e4eff5) !important}Do you have a child with EXTRA needs? .stk-mj1743l{margin-bottom:12px !important}.stk-mj1743l .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important}Parenting isn’t easy, but when you’ve got an extra INTENSE or SENSITIVE child with big feelings… it’s even harder. .stk-i6fn9y3 .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important}The Sensitive and Intense Kids online course will equip you to parent well, even with these unique kiddos. .stk-bjv3qno .stk-button{background:var(--theme-palette-color-1,#ee6c4d) !important}.stk-bjv3qno .stk-button:hover:after{background:var(--theme-palette-color-2,#98c1d9) !important;opacity:1 !important}.stk-bjv3qno .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;font-weight:600 !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-bjv3qno .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important}}LEARN MORE

In this podcast we chat with Danika Delello, who shares how desperate she was for help when dealing with her strong-willed child’s frequent, lengthy tantrums. She talks about switching her parenting mindset from an obedience-focused approach to one based on connection and grace through the Connected Families Framework. Danika relates how this shift allowed her to be present in a loving, affectionate way during her child’s difficult meltdowns and gave her insight into her own relation to God. We know you’ll relate to and feel encouraged by this mom’s journey to joy and connection. Mentioned in this podcast: Give the gift of connection to other families through a year-end financial gift to Connected Families Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart book Consequences That Actually Work – free ebook Sensitive & Intense Kids online course Ep. 197 | The Flourishing Family: Don’t Settle for Merely Surviving Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Rate the podcast! It just takes a second and it helps other parents discover the show. Guest Bio: Danika Delello and her husband Jared live in central Virginia, where she homeschools their three children. They love hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains, playing board games, and reading copious amounts of books. They always seek to become more like Jesus and be a family that exemplifies him to others. .stk-8858963-container{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;background-image:url(https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Transracial-fam-of-3.jpg) !important;}.stk-8858963-container:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;opacity:0.3 !important;} .stk-8ae3bab {max-width:1500px !important;min-width:auto !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:-38px !important;}.stk-8ae3bab .stk-img-wrapper{width:28% !important;} .stk-1df61d6 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:50px !important;font-weight:900 !important;font-family:"Lato", Sans-serif !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-1df61d6 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:50px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-1df61d6 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:36px !important;}}Give Connection this Year .stk-4d2b93b {max-width:452px !important;min-width:auto !important;}.stk-4d2b93b .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #293241) !important;}Small connections create lasting love and trust. Your gift supports Christ-centered connection and transformation in families for generations to come. .stk-ab82036 .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-ab82036 .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-ab82036 .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}} .stk-1ca5b61 .stk-button{background:#9b111e !important;}.stk-1ca5b61 .stk-button:hover:after{background:#556b2f !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-1ca5b61 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;font-weight:600 !important;}.stk-1ca5b61 .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-1ca5b61 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;}}DONATE NOW

If you imagine your most recent parenting fail, do you cringe or just laugh? Do you wallow in shame or regret? Today, we’re talking with Dijea Young about moving beyond regret into hope. She shares experiences as a mom to 8, grandmother, and Certified Connected Families Parent Coach and explains helpful strategies for transforming regrets into opportunities, particularly during the holidays. Mentioned in this podcast: Episode 91 | How Can I Better Parent My Adult Children? Episode 119 | Grandparenting Through a New Lens Episode 184 | How to Be a Great Grandparent to Your Grandkids and Their Parents Episode 205: Holidays Boundaries & Expectations with Family Dan Pink: The Power of Regret Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Your donation fuels our work. Make a donation to Connected Families today! Take a moment to rate and review! Guest Bio: Dijea Young is a teacher, mother of eight, and grandma. For over 35 years, she has served children and families in a variety of roles. Now as a Certified Parent Coach, she combines her professional training and personal experience to help parents and grandparents nurture relationships across generations. For more information about Dijea or her services, visit www.Room4HopeCoaching.com or email [email protected] .stk-7e18vhi-container{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;background-image:url(https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Transracial-fam-of-3.jpg) !important;}.stk-7e18vhi-container:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;opacity:0.3 !important;} .stk-6l3g82k {max-width:1500px !important;min-width:auto !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:-38px !important;}.stk-6l3g82k .stk-img-wrapper{width:28% !important;} .stk-6p4c95b .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:50px !important;font-weight:900 !important;font-family:"Lato", Sans-serif !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-6p4c95b .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:50px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-6p4c95b .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:36px !important;}}Give Connection this Year .stk-19ic1b6 {max-width:452px !important;min-width:auto !important;}.stk-19ic1b6 .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #293241) !important;}Small connections create lasting love and trust. Your gift supports Christ-centered connection and transformation in families for generations to come. .stk-jg6q0a7 .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-jg6q0a7 .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-jg6q0a7 .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}} .stk-pnmcxj3 .stk-button{background:#9b111e !important;}.stk-pnmcxj3 .stk-button:hover:after{background:#556b2f !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-pnmcxj3 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;font-weight:600 !important;}.stk-pnmcxj3 .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-pnmcxj3 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;}}DONATE NOW