Coaching Your Kids to Make It Right | Ep. 111

3 key questions to ask in any discipline situation how to work with your child as a team for more effective discipline the opportunity in discipline to offer and receive God’s grace and forgiveness how to help your child see the natural impacts of their behavior how to guide your child to “make it right” […]
Why Punching a Pillow When Angry Doesn’t Really Help Your Child

and what DOES help
Why “Calm Down!” Doesn’t Work | Ep. 110

what’s happening in your child’s brain and body that makes them not want to calm down how your good intentions to make your child stop or take a break during a meltdown can actually escalate emotions empathy’s role in helping your child feel understood and able to move through big emotions so they want to […]
You Really Want To Show Loving Discipline? Start With Your Face.
Calming Yourself Before Going Into Discipline | Ep.109

how to work toward becoming truly calm on the inside, not just on the outside practical tools for the heat of the moment to help you regulate your nervous system (and then help your child regulate too!) the science of creating brain pathways that can help you respond better in future discipline situations the transforming […]
What To Do When You Think Your Child Is Doomed
Feel Empowered and Equipped for a Great School Year

On Thursday, September 29th, Connected Families will celebrate 20 years in ministry. Do you live in the Twin Cities metro area? Join us! We’d love to see you! Registration closes on September 19 and space is limited. Register today! Live outside the Twin Cities? We’ll be streaming parts of the evening. Stay tuned for details!
Kids and Misbehavior: Is It Sin? Or Something Else? | Ep. 108

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Four Simple Ways to Teach Your Child About God

Here are a few helpful tips to teach your child about God:
The Gospel in Our Parenting, Part 1 | Ep. 107