Developing a Screen Plan for Your Family
a conversation with Arlene Pellicane
May 08, 2023•45 min•Ep. 132
Connected Families Podcast
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How To Guide Your Child To Love Honesty
There’s nothing like your child telling a blatant lie to trigger a strong reaction in you. You may want to focus your energy on shutting down the deception, but what if you responded with curiosity instead? Or maybe your child is more skilled with lying, and it’s hard to discern whether they are telling the […]
Apr 24, 2023•30 min•Ep. 131
Healthy Mealtimes for Children Who Are Picky | Ep. 130
Are healthy mealtimes at your house often a place of struggle? Have you ever thought, “My child won’t eat anything but junk food”? So many families experience these issues, and there is hope to move from “picky, picky” to peace around food. The way may be simpler than you expect through consistency, effort, and flexibility. […]
Apr 10, 2023•38 min
Practical Ideas for Parenting the Middle Years
Do you have a child in the middle years, or are those years just a few steps away? (Keep in mind, puberty can begin as early as nine years old!) The middle years can be a tumultuous time for a child. Their body makes significant changes, and so does their brain! So, what does a […]
Mar 27, 2023•38 min•Ep. 129
Is Your Child’s Misbehavior Actually a Gift? | Ep. 128
What if underneath your child’s misbehavior was a good gift? Sound too good to be true? It’s not! Connected Families teaches this idea as a “Gift Gone Awry.” This gift may not always come out in a helpful way, but it could be shaped and guided to be a blessing to others. In this podcast, […]
Mar 20, 2023•39 min
Family Activities to Prepare for Easter
a conversation with Laurie Christine
Mar 06, 2023•42 min•Ep. 127
Why Is My Child So Angry All the Time?
Are you trying to understand your child’s frequent frustration or angry eruptions? Do you find yourself turning to the internet to ask, “Why is my son so angry with me?” or “Why is my daughter so angry all the time?” The truth is, there is usually more going under the surface of anger. Likely, that […]
Feb 27, 2023•37 min•Ep. 126
Your Child Receives A Diagnosis...Now What?
Is it worth getting a diagnosis?
Feb 20, 2023•42 min•Ep. 125
Empowering Your Differently Wired Child
Do you have a child who is wired differently? You’ve probably felt frustrated or discouraged at times about how to support your child through daily routines or going to school. It may be challenging to know what your child needs and offer that at the right time. In today’s podcast, Katie Wetsell and Corrie Thetford […]
Feb 13, 2023•37 min•Ep. 124
Advocating for Your Sensitive or Neurodiverse Child
Maybe you’ve received a message from your child’s teacher about his behavior at school, or you want to set your child up for a good experience as she begins a new activity. Communicating with teachers, coaches, and other adults about how to support your sensitive or neurodiverse child may feel difficult to navigate, but thankfully […]
Jan 30, 2023•34 min•Ep. 125
How To Know If Your Child Needs a Diagnosis or Extra Support
Have you ever wondered, “What’s going on with my child? Is this ‘normal’ behavior, or is there something more going on?” If you’ve asked these questions, you may be wondering if it’s worth seeking a diagnosis for your struggling child. All children go through more challenging developmental seasons, but some children are wired differently altogether, […]
Jan 23, 2023•40 min•Ep. 122
Teaching Kids the Framework | Ep. 121
If you’re reading this, you probably hope to bring more connection, grace, and unconditional love into your parenting this year. And maybe you’re wondering how you can get your whole family on the same page. The Connected Families Framework can help you become the parent you want to be, and teaching the principles to your […]
Jan 16, 2023•45 min
Our Top Podcast of 2022
The Connected Families Podcast continues to encourage and equip parents all over the world. Did you know we recently exceeded 1 million listens? THANK YOU! As we head into another year of podcasting, we thought it would be fun to share our most listened-to podcast of 2022. If you have already enjoyed our top podcast, […]
Jan 02, 2023•47 min
Grandparenting Through a New Lens
Grandparents, we have something specifically for you today! (If you’re a parent, listen and then consider sharing this episode with a grandparent in your life.) You long to build more connection into your relationships with your grandchildren or to be more supportive of your adult children as they learn to parent. The Connected Families Framework […]
Dec 19, 2022•31 min
Navigating Family Gatherings
Are you looking forward to celebrating Christmas with family but dreading unsolicited advice from well-meaning relatives? You are not alone. Changes in your daily routines, travel, lack of sleep, and large gatherings set the stage for parenting challenges. Sometimes these difficult situations may be scrutinized by other adults in your family. This may lead to […]
Dec 12, 2022•38 min
Gospel in Parenting Part 2
Today’s podcast is part two of a series on how the gospel informs the Connected Families Framework. Part one explored the gospel in the first three layers of the Framework. Today’s conversation will unpack how the gospel is woven into the final level of the Framework: Correct: “You are RESPONSIBLE for your actions.” Stacy Bellward […]
Nov 28, 2022•33 min•Ep. 117
The Brain Impact of Gratitude
with Dr. Troy Spurrill
Nov 21, 2022•42 min•Ep. 116
When Parenting Is Harder Than You Thought It Would Be | Ep. 115
Before you had children you may have held idealistic visions of what family life and parenting would be like someday. For some parents, as their hopes and expectations meet the realities of daily life, they begin to feel disillusioned. Insecurities and anxiety around parenting may surface, and they may ask, “Am I enough? Am I […]
Nov 14, 2022•38 min
Pursuing Kids Who Push Away
If you’re here, your parenting goal is likely to have a connected family. But what do you do when you have a child who is pulling away from you? A child who does not seem to want connection? Feelings of disconnection from a child can be painful and challenging for a parent. Even in the […]
Oct 24, 2022•32 min•Ep. 114
How To Pray With Your Child
Prayer is a meaningful faith practice that you probably want to pass on to your kids, but teaching your kids to pray may feel overwhelming. You may feel unsure how to answer your kid’s questions about prayer or how to incorporate regular prayer times with them into your daily life. In today’s podcast, Stephanie Thurling […]
Oct 17, 2022•38 min•Ep. 113
Daily Sensory Rhythms to Bring Peace to Your Home
Your child is done with school (or preschool) for the day and instead of relaxing, you’re now navigating meltdown after meltdown. Why do the strategies that worked with one child fall flat with another? Do you find yourself wondering, “Will it always be this way?” In today’s podcast, Lynne Jackson (Occupational Therapist and Connected Families […]
Oct 10, 2022•47 min•Ep. 112
Coaching Your Kids to “Make It Right”
Do you sometimes struggle to think of an appropriate consequence for your child’s misbehavior? Or dole out punishment only to have your child refuse to accept the punishment? Sigh. Offering consistent and effective discipline can feel like an ongoing and overwhelming challenge. In today’s episode, Chad Hayenga (Connected Families Director of Education & Equipping), and […]
Sep 26, 2022•50 min•Ep. 111
Why "Calm Down!" Doesn't Work
In today’s episode, Corrie and Alan Thetford (founders of Building Wise Families and Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches) join Stacy Bellward (podcast host) to discuss how to help our children want to calm down when they are experiencing big emotions. The conversation explores what’s going on in us as parents when we try to make […]
Sep 19, 2022•33 min•Ep. 110
Calming Yourself Before Going Into Discipline
“Why are you so mad all the time?” Do you ever hear this from your child? You probably don’t intend to look mad. You may not even be aware of your furrowed brow or irritated expression. And it’s especially hard to keep your cool in the heat of the moment when your child pushes your […]
Sep 12, 2022•43 min•Ep. 109
Kids and Misbehavior: Sin? Or Something Else?
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Aug 29, 2022•41 min•Ep. 108
The Gospel in Our Parenting
What difference does the gospel make in our lives? In our parenting? The message of God’s love communicates the unconditional truth that each of us has been made in the image of God. Our connection with Jesus brings hope and transformation to every area of our lives. The love and grace of God is the […]
Aug 22, 2022•41 min•Ep. 107
My Child Freaks Out Easily | Ep. 106
And what can I do to make it stop?
Aug 15, 2022•33 min
Navigating Compassion Fatigue
Not all families who have been formed through adoption have experienced what is discussed on this podcast. Regardless of how your family was formed, or the challenges you have in your home, there is a wide range of experiences when it comes to compassion fatigue. If you’re struggling to feel joy and hope in your […]
Jul 25, 2022•33 min•Ep. 105
Is Your Child a Rule Follower?
Do you sometimes worry about your child who is a rule follower? Wait, what?! Don’t we want kids who follow the rules? Parents often express their concerns about their defiant child. But rule-following? That doesn’t seem like a bad thing! And yet, we would suggest that these types of children come with their own set […]
Jul 11, 2022•36 min•Ep. 104
Should Dads Demand Respect?
Should dads demand respect? Maybe this sounds familiar: “No, I don’t want to!” “This is dumb, you’re unfair!” “Who cares if my homework isn’t done?!” Hey dads, have you experienced this kind of pushback from your kids? It can push ALL your buttons when your child is disrespectful. This can make it especially hard to […]
Jun 20, 2022•34 min•Ep. 103
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