“The habit of connecting first makes the bigger issues of life easier to handle.”

We are checking in with families who have been utilizing the Connected Families Framework in their homes. What do these families look like 5, 10, or even 15 years later? Meet Mark and Jill Caulfield and see how the habit of connecting first makes the bigger issues of life easier to handle. Enjoy and be […]
Donate today and receive a FREE gift!

This year, for our donor Thank You gift, we designed four beautiful visual reminders of the messages that are at the core of what we teach. We are excited to gift these to our donor team, as a visual encouragement of the life-changing messages Connected Families shares every day. For a donation of $50 or more, we’ll […]
Merry Christmas from Jim and Lynne Jackson

When things get hard you learn who your community is. With the death of my dad and Lynne’s mom, and other struggles, it’s been a hard year for Lynne and me. It has meant SO MUCH to us to hear personally from so many of you. We’re grateful for your support through your prayers, giving, […]
Looking for Things to Love and Appreciate

We are checking in with families who have been utilizing the Connected Families Framework in their homes. What do these families look like 5, 10, or even 15 years later? Meet Luke and Jami Johnson and see how focusing more on Connection has been a blessing in their family for years. Enjoy and be encouraged! […]
“Our relationship was focused solely on Correction and not Connection.”

We are checking in with families who have been utilizing the Connected Families Framework in their homes. What do these families look like 5, 10, or even 15 years later? Today, we meet Angela Ramsperger and see how Connected Families has helped her see the blessings in her daughter’s gifts gone awry. Enjoy and be […]
Christmas: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?

Be a blessing.
“Empathy is hard work, but is powerful in its impact.”

We are checking in with families who have been utilizing the Connected Families Framework in their homes. What do these families look like 5, 10, or even 15 years later? Today, we meet Cody and Erica Schimelpfenig and see how Connected Families has helped shape the culture in their home to become one of empathy […]
Family Gatherings | Ep. 16

You’ve just had a family event and might still be recovering from the overt or passive-aggressive comments from extended family about your kids’ behavior and your parenting choices. Family gatherings can be HARD…especially if we sense that external pressure is shifting our parenting style to avoid criticism. On this podcast Jim and Lynne Jackson tackle […]
“Connected Families has become part of our DNA.”

We are checking in with families who have been utilizing the Connected Families Framework in their homes. What do these families look like 5, 10, or even 15 years later? Today, we meet Bob and Lori Freeman and see how Connected Families has helped shape the culture in their home, and even become part of […]
“Focusing on connection first has changed the dynamics of our home.”

We are checking in with families who have been utilizing the Connected Families Framework in their homes. What do these families look like 5, 10, or even 15 years later? Today, we meet the Basulto family and see how Connected Families and focusing on “connection first” has helped shape the culture of their family for […]