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.
3 Reasons Kids Misbehave & How You Can Respond With Grace and Love
Why Is My Child So Angry? The #1 Unexpected Reason & Practical Steps to Take
Moving from unhealthy to healthy anger responses
How To Know If Your Child Needs a Diagnosis or Extra Support | Ep. 122
From Nursing to Coaching: Walking with Parents in Intense Times
Introducing Connected Families’ parent coach, Lydia Rex
How to Create a Simple Sensory Diet for Restless, Homebound Kids | Ep. 30
What is a sensory diet? A sensory diet is the purposeful use of sensory and movement activities at key times of the day (along with quiet times strategically interspersed) to make it easier to naturally regulate energy and emotions. Big muscle play is especially important for a sensory diet. Get creative with sensory materials at […]
“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 […]
Demanding Kids: “I Want 2 Stories, 5 Kisses, and 10 Hugs”
It’s more refined as an adult, but is your response rooted in your desire for control? Or do you truly have your child’s growth in mind? Admitting your agenda, even to yourself, is a great first step at letting go of unhealthy control. This has helped many parents choose a new and more effective response. […]
First Step to Helping Intense Kids
Beat the Monday Blues with Sunday Lavender
In a coaching session, Karen shared that their family’s weekly schedule seemed to take them captive every Sunday night. Lilly, their third-grader, unofficially declared it “Moan and groan about Monday morning” time. The whole family would get drawn into her dramatic, despairing proclamations about the boredom and frustration that awaited her the next day. Parental […]
