Payoffs & Accidental Rewards: How to Focus on the Right Stuff | Ep. 194
20 Beautiful Empathy Statements to Show Kids You Really See Them
So, through the come-alongside help of the Holy Spirit, join your children with empathy when they struggle, even if you say nothing! And after your children have felt truly understood they just might be calm enough to listen to your perspective — or maybe they will figure out a solution on their own! In any […]
Agape Love: The Surprising Time Your Child Needs It Most | Ep 193
Safe in God: Why Bravery Comes From Our Security in Christ & Why It Matters
When kids perceive their parents as warm, tolerant, accepting, open, and nurturing, their kids are far more likely to embrace their parents’ religious beliefs. Vern Bengston
How to Talk to Your Child About Difficult Topics (Part 2) | Ep. 192
The Goal Was to Ask More Questions and Tell Less, But…
The road to becoming the parent you want to be can be quite bumpy as you let go of old habits.
How to Talk to Your Child About Difficult Topics (Part 1) | Ep.191
Power Struggles: Why We Get Stuck In Them & How to Move Toward Problem Solving
We’ve written a lot about connection, empathy, playfulness, and choices. These things can all decrease power struggles and grow cooperation. But in this blog post, we’re going to give you a specific tool that Connected Families’ coaching clients have been learning for years, “How to Move From Power Struggles to Problem-Solving.” You can retain your […]
Stop Power-Struggle Parenting | Ep. 190
Asking vs. Telling: What Parents Need to Know About Questions & Learning
When I coach parents, I encourage them to have the long-term goal in mind. Questions are not a magic pill or quick fix that will turn your child into an expert at immediate obedience. When you begin asking more questions, you will likely be met with many “I don’t know” and shoulder shrugs. This approach […]
