Connected Families Podcast
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Refresh Your Parenting with Prayer
Connected Families Certified Parent Coach Katie Johnson talks with Stacy about how prayer can help transform your parenting. Have you ever wished you could deepen your prayer life? Or does it feel dif
Stories of Transformation…Finding Hope For Change
Listen as Stacy chats with two families about the grace-filled changes theyve experienced through the Connected Families Framework. Whether its your childs defiant attitude or your angry reaction,
What Mom Needs: An Exciting Chat with the CEO of MOPS Int’l
Listen as we talk with Mandy Arioto about what moms need today based on a new study by the Barna Group. Moms are powerful influencers in their families and communities, yet they often feel exhausted a
A Parenting Framework for Adoption and Fostering? Yes!
Listen in as Lynn Beckett, Chad Hayenga, and Stacy unpack a grace-filled lens for navigating parenting and discipline in adoptive and foster care families. These creative and compassionate ideas can b
Navigating Family Gatherings
With the holidays fast approaching, we are pulling a classic podcast from the archives where Chad Hayenga joins Stacy Bellward to discuss some ideas for navigating family gatherings. Enjoy! Are you
Blocked Care: Rekindle Compassion in Your Heart | Ep. 155
In todays episode on blocked care, Stacy talks with author Melissa Corkum about her book Reclaim Compassion. Blocked care (also known as compassion fatigue) is when a parent becomes emotionally unav
Stories of Transformation…One Mom’s Journey
Listen as we chat with Anna Braasch about finding hope through the Connected Families Framework. Do you remember when a friend introduced you to Connected Families? Or, maybe you are brand new to Conn
A Circle of Support: What Does a Mentor Do for Your Child?
Here at Connected Families, we often talk about how you can pass your faith on to your kids. Have you thought about how you can help sustain your childs faith into their adult years? Research reveals
Feel Safe: How to Cultivate a Sense of Security in an Unsafe World
Children today face threats to their safety that are difficult to discuss. How do you help your kids process a school shooting or other violent attack? How can you hold the fear and anxiety they feel
Want To Show Grace to Your Kids? Soak In It First
Self-care is a hot topic, but what about soul-care? How can you open up space in your heart for God to meet you and speak to you in the middle of a busy, chaotic day? Or in the midst of your discourag