Giving Gifts at Christmas: Help Kids Discover the Joy of Giving
(And have a blast doing it!)
Want to Build a Connected Family? Be Intentional! | Ep. 84
connection to God connection to each other connection to our purpose in this world intentional, meaningful, and practical ways to connect to God, each other, and your (and your kids!) purpose in this world the power of thoughtful and curious questions to connect to your child and help them grow in wisdom how to help […]
Connected Families is Building Community in EXTENDED FAMILIES
Each of the families with children completed the DTC course and they are now using the Connected Families materials in a variety of ways: One used the DTC materials to teach a Sunday School parenting class One (in Indonesia) translated it into Indonesian and is teaching it to others today One has implemented the concepts […]
Self-Affirmation for Kids: A Fun Idea to Build Your Child’s Inner Confidence
The Simple Way We Taught Our Kids to Value What They Did Well
Applying the ABC’s of Affirmation | Ep.83
the ABC’s of Affirmation: What they are, and how to incorporate this tool in everyday life in practical ways how brain science matches and supports this biblical tool the negative impacts of too much “shallow” praise for your child ways to grow momentum (and even boost dopamine!) by encouraging yourself as a parent how to […]
Connected Families Is Building Community in SCHOOLS
I want to start off by saying how much gratitude I have for being introduced to Connected Families by a wonderful counselor at Academy Of the Farm. I am so grateful for this new outlook for my family and myself. Without learning the “4 Messages Every Child Longs to Hear” I honestly have no idea where […]
Thankful for the Connected Families Community
Since January 2021, Lynne and I have decided to end each day in our home by expressing gratitude. This has helped us keep dwelling on what is good, and pressing on with joy and peace. We spend around 30 minutes or so each night just talking and reflecting on the things we’re grateful for that […]
Joe and Becky’s Adoption Story | Ep. 82
Creating a culture of safety in your home
Dear Exhausted Mom, Here’s Why You Might Say “Yes” When Your Child Begs You to Play
As a parent, you probably know something about the relentless requests of children. For a host of reasons, often these requests get especially aimed at moms. Get around a group of women, and chances are you’ll find at least one exhausted mom in the group. Parents can become absolutely overwhelmed by the sheer number of […]
An Honest Conversation About Adoption | Ep. 81
Note: In this podcast we are sharing the perspective of three internationally adopted transracial families. We recognize there are many different ways adoptive families are formed. Bios: Stacy Bellward is the Connected Families Project Manager. She has been married for over 20 years and is a mom of two daughters: One biological and one through […]
