Connected Families Podcast

Connected Families Podcast


Latest Episodes

Unwrapping Regret: Making Peace with a Parenting Fail
December 15, 2024

If you imagine your most recent parenting fail, do you cringe or just laugh? Do you wallow in shame or regret? Today, were talking with Dijea Young about moving beyond regret into hope. She shares ex

Moving to the Same Side of the Table: A Father's Journey
December 08, 2024

In todays episode, Connected Families Co-Founder Jim Jackson interviews Stephen Freeman, a father of five, who shares how Connected Families impacted his parenting approach. Through coaching and prac

Better Parenting Starts Here: Reframing Negative Thoughts
December 01, 2024

If youre not satisfied with what your parenting looks like today, maybe becoming a better mom or dad is more about reframing what you already do than finding new tips and tricks that work with your

Holiday Boundaries & Expectations with Family
November 24, 2024

Wondering how you can set holiday boundaries and expectations for family gatherings? Are you looking forward to celebrating Christmas with family but dreading unsolicited advice from well-meaning rela

Being an Adoptee: What It’s Like to Grow Up Adopted
November 18, 2024

Today we chat with Leah Sutterlin, an adoptee, adoptive mom, and adoption advocate, about being an adoptee. Leah shares how early separation affected her later relationships and attachment style and d

Sleep Solutions for Tired Families: Expert Advice
November 10, 2024

Listen in as Connected Families Co-Founder Lynne Jackson and Christina Spaeth-Harrer, pediatric occupational therapist, share their expert insights on improving family sleep. From managing bedtime rou

Practical Classroom Management Strategies That Work
November 03, 2024

Are you a teacher working to create a nurturing classroom environment while managing behavior well? Whether you teach in a school or volunteer at church, this conversation is for you. Dr. Cindy Wilson

Overcoming: How Adversity, Challenges & Childhood Trauma Can Shape Our Children in Positive Ways
October 28, 2024

Dr. Nicole Wilke joins us to talk about what it takes to raise kids who can overcome everything from daily challenges to childhood trauma. Nicole discusses nurturing resilience by reframing challenges

Resilient Children Are Raised, Not Born
October 20, 2024

Join us for a powerful conversation with Jim and Lynne Jackson about raising resilient children. They encourage you to focus on the process and long-term perspective of building character and identity

BONUS: Exciting Podcast News!
October 18, 2024

You may have heard our exciting news: The Connected Families podcast has reached an amazing milestone two million listens! Were touched by how many of you have tuned in from across the US and aro