Connected Families Podcast Behind the Scenes: Intentional Parenting in 2026 and Beyond!
Dec 29, 2025
In this discussion, Joe Dewey, a Connected Families Certified Parent Coach, shares his insights on intentional parenting. He emphasizes the importance of family year-end rhythms, highlighting traditions like Advent breakfasts. Joe also outlines exciting goals for 2026, including fostering family adventures and deepening connections with his kids. The conversation touches on operational improvements at Connected Families, tech upgrades for community engagement, and plans for new parenting courses, ensuring a thoughtful approach to modern challenges.
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Use Advent To Anchor Year-End Rhythm
- Do build seasonal family rhythms like Advent devotionals to center your household around faith during year-end.
- Gather briefly each morning to read scripture and ask one reflective question to ground hope and anticipation.
Reflect On God's Faithfulness Together
- Do create intentional reflection time about God's faithfulness with family or friends around a fireplace or meal.
- Ask what God did this year and where you saw growth, then wonder together about the coming year.
Name One Growth Goal For The Year
- Try setting one specific growth target for the next year and check progress occasionally with scaling questions.
- Name the single area you want to grow and use small check-ins to measure movement.
