Connected Families Podcast

Connected Families Podcast


Latest Episodes

Conflict Resolution for Kids: Take Advantage of Summer to Hone These Priceless Skills
July 14, 2025

Everybody needs conflict resolution skills, but it shows up particularly for kids during the summer when theyve got more free time to hang out with siblings and neighbors. What does conflict resoluti

Beyond Summer Boredom: Creating Rhythms With Your Kids In Mind
July 07, 2025

Through todays podcast, feel equipped with parenting ideas that transform chaotic summer days and summer boredom into opportunities for family connection and growth. In this episode, host Stacy Bellw

Move Beyond Homeschool Stress: Practical Ideas That Promote Peace
June 23, 2025

Homeschooling can be delightful, beautiful, and an amazing privilege! It can also be hard. You can move beyond homeschool stress and experience peace in your home. Today weve got Marni Love and Amy N

How to Be the Caring Father You've Always Hoped to Be
June 15, 2025

In honor of Fathers Day, Jim Jackson and Mike Tobie have a conversation about empathy. Mike Tobie shares his authentic journey in developing grace and empathy with his family. This powerful conversat

Screen Addiction: Prevent & Combat It by Giving a Big YES to Your Kids
June 08, 2025

Even if your kids arent struggling with screen addiction, Connected Families co-founders Jim and Lynne Jackson want to help you shift the conversation away from a big No to a big Yes! In this epi

How to Talk to Your Kids About Porn
June 01, 2025

Today weve got the author of Good Pictures, Bad Pictures, Kristen A. Jenson, here with us to help us navigate how to talk to your kids about porn and protect them. Stacy and Kristen discuss how paren

Kids & Technology: How to Navigate the Constantly Shifting Landscape
May 26, 2025

Screens cause issues for families everywhere! The full scope of what social media is in todays world is complex and can be overwhelming. It goes way beyond the typical social media platforms and game

How to Love Your Stepchildren Well with Ron Deal
May 19, 2025

In this bonus episode, Jim Jackson and Ron Deal discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of blended families through the lens of the Connected Families Framework. Ron, a bestselling author and

The Emotionally Distant Marriage: Don't Stay Stuck
May 18, 2025

Do you feel like you are in an emotionally distant marriage? In this special episode, Jim and Lynne Jackson interview Ron and Nan Deal about their new book, The Mindful Marriage, which combines biblic

El Poder de la Empatía en la Disciplina
May 12, 2025

Escucha este nuevo episodio en espaol del pdcast de Familias Conectadas! Esther Reich conversa con Luisa Wendt acerca de cmo la empata es la llave al corazn de tus hijos en momentos de mal compo