Feel Safe: How to Cultivate a Sense of Security in an Unsafe World

My Child Lies to Me | Ep. 7: Your child has just told you something you are pretty sure is not truthful. What should you do? Do you call them out on it? Should there a serious consequence? In today’s podcast episode Stacy Bellward and Jim Jackson interview Chad Hayenga, LMFT, by Connected Families Podcast

19 min listen

Family Gatherings | Ep. 16: You’ve just had a family event and might still be recovering from the overt or passive-aggressive comments from extended family about your kids’ behavior and your parenting choices. Family gatherings can be HARD…especially if we sense that external pre... by Connected Families Podcast

22 min listen

My Tween Wants to Quit Music Lessons | Ep. 8: “I don’t WANT to practice my trumpet.” “My piano teacher is mean!” “I don’t have time to practice with all this homework. I want to quit!” Sound familiar? In today’s podcast, Stacy Bellward and Jim Jackson interview Chad Hayenga, by Connected Families Podcast

23 min listen

My Child Won’t Calm Down | Ep. 1: “My child won’t calm down!” Have you ever said these words? Perhaps even this morning? ? On this Connected Families Podcast episode we discuss this relevant parenting concern and provide steps that you can take to move forward with grace and connection... by Connected Families Podcast

24 min listen

Connected Families Podcast: Welcome to the Connected Families Podcast! We are committed to bringing you content that will challenge, encourage, and equip you to be the thoughtful and confident parent you long to be. Beginning June 19th, by Connected Families Podcast

1 min listen

What Does It Mean to Be an Emotionally Safe Parent? | Ep. 11: Being an emotionally safe parent is not about being soft or lenient. It’s also not suppressing our anxiety and frustration and trying to look calm when we discipline our kids. If we engage with a heart attitude of “What is wrong with you?! by Connected Families Podcast

19 min listen

My Child Hits Me | Ep. 9: Your child is escalating quickly and you have a pretty good idea where this is headed. You know the scenario…the anger turns to screaming, which then becomes a full-blown tantrum. Pretty soon your child hits YOU. by Connected Families Podcast

22 min listen

What to Do When Kids Are Scared of the World Around Them | Ep. 41: Are your kids scared of the world around them? How are you talking about anxiety with your kids these days? In current times coping is harder, and there seems to be more reasons to worry than usual. You may experience tension when your family gathers... by Connected Families Podcast

41 min listen

My Child Won’t Get Off Screens | Ep. 2: SCREEN TIME!!! It’s a persistent battle in almost every home. And it is one of the questions we receive most frequently. What should you do when your child constantly asks you for screen time? And more screen time? by Connected Families Podcast

23 min listen

I Feel Overwhelmed and Hopeless: Parenting is hard. It takes everything we have…and then some. What happens when we get to the point of feeling totally overwhelmed and hopeless? On this Connected Families Podcast episode, we discuss these overwhelmed feelings, pull them apart, by Connected Families Podcast

20 min listen

My Kids Fight All the Time! | Ep. 4: It’s summer and the kids are home from school. Is the constant fighting and bickering more than you can take? This week we welcome Lynne Jackson, parent coach and co-founder of Connected Families. She brings stories and practical solutions you can app... by Connected Families Podcast

19 min listen

My Child Will Not Get Ready for School On Time | Ep. 10: We’re in back-to-school season, bringing all the joy and anxiety that comes with it. One question we hear when we talk with parents is, “What do I do when my child won’t get ready for school on time?” This week Stacy Bellward and Jim Jackson interview ... by Connected Families Podcast

24 min listen

My Child Says, “I Hate You!” | Ep. 6: Words are powerful. We can so easily take it personally when we hear hurtful words from our children like, “I HATE YOU!” But instead of reacting in frustration and anger, we encourage you to look below the surface. by Connected Families Podcast

19 min listen

Discipline That Connects FAQ's: In this podcast, Jim Jackson interviews Stacy Bellward, online course moderator, in a fun and heartfelt conversation. (Find out what even got Jim a little teary!) You’ll get the real scoop on the Discipline That Connects with Your Child’s Heart online... by Connected Families Podcast

16 min listen

My Kids Won't Do Chores Without Nagging: Have you ever wondered, “My child can’t manage to even take the garbage out. How will she ever survive in adulthood?” Or, maybe it sounds more like, “I do so much for these kids. Why can’t they do a few simple things to help out?! by Connected Families Podcast

23 min listen

Honoring Our Imperfect Dads | Ep. 19: If you’ve struggled in your relationship with one (or both!) of your parents, this podcast can give life-changing insight. Hurt and resentment left to brew under the surface can often perpetuate the effects of sin passing from one generation to another... by Connected Families Podcast

25 min listen

Teaching Kids to Be Responsible for Their Actions | Ep. 14: Today, Stacy Bellward interviews Jim and Lynne Jackson as they dive deep into ways to correct kids’ misbehavior with the message, “You are RESPONSIBLE for your actions”. Misbehavior is like the tip of the iceberg. by Connected Families Podcast

18 min listen

Families on Purpose | Ep. 21: The most successful companies usually have clear cut goals and strategies to accomplish those goals. However, most families float through life haphazardly. When families get dangerously off track, parents often say, “I just don’t know how we got here. by Connected Families Podcast

24 min listen

What To Do When Kids Interrupt Important Conference Calls | Ep. 33: Working at home can be challenging! And exasperating. In this difficult season where many parents are juggling kids and working from home, our “new normal” is anything but normal. Parents are asking, “How do I stop kids interrupting conference calls? by Connected Families Podcast

7 min listen

Leading Down a Grace-Filled Path | Ep. 17: Join Jim Jackson, Connected Families co-founder, and Chad Hayenga, LMFT, Certified Life Coach and parent coach, for this first episode in a 5-part series for dads. Moms, of course you’re welcome to listen! But Jim and Chad will be addressing specific i... by Connected Families Podcast

24 min listen

Parenting from a Place of Fear: “My kids will never grow up to be responsible!” “I am a terrible parent, and my child and I will never get along!” Are you parenting from a place of fear? Even catastrophizing a situation? Do you find yourself replaying negative thoughts in your mind a... by Connected Families Podcast

26 min listen

Raising Overcomers: How to Model Resiliency to Your Kids | Ep. 56: In this raw and candid episode, Stacy Bellward (podcast host) is joined by Jim and Lynne Jackson (co-founders of Connected Families) to discuss both the challenges and the beauty of raising overcomers. When you are in Christ you are an overcomer, by Connected Families Podcast

29 min listen

How to Create a Simple Sensory Diet for Restless, Homebound Kids | Ep. 30: Are you “walking on eggshells” with restless, homebound kids? Do your kids have a case of “Grumpy Child Syndrome”? Your family may need an extra dose of a healthy sensory diet. What is a sensory diet? Why is it important? by Connected Families Podcast

7 min listen

Communicating Love in the Midst of Misbehavior | Ep. 12: Stacy Bellward is joined by Jim and Lynne Jackson to talk about a message that is essential for discipline situations: You are LOVED no matter what! Why is this necessary? Don’t kids already know they are loved? During the frustration of misbehavior, by Connected Families Podcast

28 min listen

Find Your Parenting Balance | Ep. 22: How do you define yourself as a parent? Do you feel stuck in your parenting and want to explore a new way? In this podcast Jim and Lynne Jackson, co-founders of Connected Families, are excited to introduce you to a structured framework for parenting t... by Connected Families Podcast

23 min listen

What to Do About the Things Kids Are Scared of At Home | Ep. 40: Mealtime battles, bedtime drama, homework struggles… Can you relate to these anxiety triggers in your home? Often there are deeper emotions under the surface, for both parents and children, that contribute to these conflicts. by Connected Families Podcast

27 min listen

How to Teach Your Child Not to Be Scared | Ep. 39: How do you teach your child not to be scared? Bedtime, meals, learning at home, performance anxiety, and separation anxiety can all be sources of anxiety for kids. This is especially true for kids who may be highly sensitive. by Connected Families Podcast

36 min listen

What Causes Anger Issues in a Child? | Ep. 46: What do you do when your child gets angry? What causes anger issues in a child? When kids respond with angry, aggressive behavior, stress and fear are often the underlying emotions. Children who have experienced trauma often react with heightened fear ... by Connected Families Podcast

31 min listen

Are You Tired of Having to Nag Your Kids? | Ep. 35: Does it seem like all you do is nag your kids? Are you frustrated because this is the sixth time you have asked your child to take out the garbage? Nagging and arguing can become the frustrating norm in many of families. Parents have good intentions. by Connected Families Podcast

22 min listen

What to Say When Your Child Makes Outrageous Statements | Ep. 37: Have you ever heard an outrageous statement from your child? Outrageous statements come in all shapes and sizes and can often trigger disbelief or even outrage in parents. Perhaps that’s why they’re called outrageous statements! It’s tempting for us, by Connected Families Podcast

19 min listen

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