From Slamming Doors to Peace: How to Calm a Dysregulated Child | Ep. 220

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BONUS: Introducing The Table – A New Path to Transformative Parenting

This is your invitation to join The Table. Will you pull up a seat and join us?
3 Unexpected Parenting Strategies to Help Your Highly Sensitive Child Thrive

This way of responding communicates the four key messages of the Connected Families Framework: Psalm 139: I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;your works are wonderful,I know that full well.
From Quirky to Distressing: Understanding Sensory Sensitivities | Ep. 219

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. […]
Why Little (And Not-So-Little) Kids With Big Emotions Benefit From Big Empathy

One way children know they’re loved is if you simply say so, not in a condescending way, but from your heart, right there while your kids are misbehaving. (If this sounds challenging or counterintuitive, we encourage you to try it.) Another powerful way to express love is by expressing understanding, or empathy. Once you identify […]
In Your Child’s Shoes: Why Is Empathy Important? | Ep. 218
Mom Burnout, Tired Dads, & the Soul Care Remedy | Ep 217
BONUS: 5 Powerful Reasons to Press Play & Transform Lives
The Science Behind Building Unshakeable Kids | Ep. 216

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 […]
Your Marriage Isn’t Broken: It’s Growing | Ep. 215