Connected Families Podcast

Connected Families Podcast


Positive Discipline Examples: How One Mom Handled Her Child's Lost Backpack | [Mini-Episode]

October 03, 2025

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What does a backpack have to do with parenting? Well… Katie Johnson, a Connected Families Certified Parent Coach, shares how her 6-year-old son’s misplaced camp backpack turned into a moment where the Connected Families parenting framework guided her. In today’s episode, listen in to discover how to intentionally apply this grace-filled approach to everyday moments, providing positive discipline examples that lead to lasting connections and growth in your family.

Key Takeaways
  • Build a solid foundation over time using the CF parenting framework as your guide
  • Avoid coming across as “fast, large, and loud”
  • Use daily moments to practice long-term wisdom-building
Guest Bio

As a former teacher turned homeschool mom with a sensitive & intense child, Katie Johnson came to Connected Families at the end of her rope. As a CF coach, she now helps struggling families adopt a whole-Bible, whole-brain approach for Christ-centered transformation. She loves providing practical tools to help families apply the CF framework to their unique situations. Katie lives in Madison, WI, with her husband, three young kids, a dog, and three chickens. Katie holds a Master’s in Education and has a special passion for supporting families with toddlers.

Mentioned Today: In Case You Missed It:

If you’re still learning the value of safe parenting, you’re not alone, and there’s always grace to learn. Hear how God showed one dad the value of safety in yesterday’s mini-episode: Learning from Parenting Mistakes: How God Taught One Dad the Value of Safety.

See all of our mini-episodes for this MARVEL-ous campaign on our October podcast page.

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