Connected Families Podcast

Discover how misbehavior can become a golden opportunity for showing unconditional love to your child. Learn why incorporating affection and empathy during challenging moments is crucial for nurturing a strong connection. Frustration can unintentionally send the message that a child is a problem, so understanding their perception of love is key. Practical strategies are shared for weaving loving gestures into corrections, ensuring kids feel supported even when they fail. Transform your approach to discipline and strengthen your family bonds!

Laurie Shaffer, a seasoned parent coach and expert in trauma-informed parenting, shares insightful strategies for fostering connection with children. She highlights the importance of self-reflection for parents before addressing their child's behavior. With a poignant personal story about her granddaughter, Laurie demonstrates how prioritizing presence over correction can pave the way for meaningful change. Learn how love and understanding can transform challenging moments into opportunities for growth.

Two moms share their heartfelt parenting journeys, exploring how modeling grace can transform family dynamics. Clare emphasizes the importance of teaching children through action rather than words. Ami confronts her unexpected anger, uncovering its roots in childhood trauma, and learns the importance of inner healing. They highlight how effective discipline starts with self-reflection and calming oneself before addressing children's behavior, offering practical tools for lasting change and a supportive community.

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Dr. Bo Bryson, a chiropractor and author with over two decades of experience, shares a powerful parenting story that highlights the 'You are safe with me' framework. He discusses how acknowledging parenting missteps can enhance familial safety and connection. Dr. Bo recounts a pivotal moment with his teenage daughter, emphasizing the importance of being heard and known. His journey underscored how faith plays a role in creating a nurturing environment, leading to stronger family bonds over the years.

Dive into the fascinating world of children's emotional responses! Learn why kids flourish in environments where they feel safe and how fear-based discipline often backfires. Discover the neuroscience behind meltdowns and why a calm, firm approach builds trust. The hosts share insights on transforming disciplinary moments into opportunities for connection, emphasizing the importance of emotional safety in parenting. Equip yourself with practical tools to foster genuine learning and cooperation in your family.

In this special “virtual family time” episode about the Connected Families Framework, you’ll hear Jim and Lynne Jackson join Stacy Bellward (host) for a fun conversation about the incredible growth and impact of Connected Families over the past 20+ years. Using the biblical parable of the talents as their start, Connected Families founders share how […]

Join Julie Maas, a Board Certified Nurse Coach and Connected Families Certified Parent Coach, as she shares powerful insights on managing children's intense anger. She discusses the importance of recognizing deeper emotional needs and offers brain science explaining how fight-or-flight responses can hinder regulation. Julie emphasizes leading with compassion to create connection before correction and gives rapid de-escalation tactics. Learn about practicing emotional skills during calm moments to help kids choose better responses to frustration!

If you’re searching for angry mom help because you feel like you’re constantly apologizing to your kids for losing your temper, you’re not alone. In this powerful episode, host Stacy Bellward sits down with Elizabeth Andreyevskiy, creator of the Emotionally Healthy Legacy podcast, to provide real solutions for mothers who feel out of control. Key […]

Hear how one Minnesota church partners with Connected Families for family ministry ideas that truly equip and support their families. In this episode about partnerships, Stacy Bellward (host) and Cindy Wilson (Connected Families Ministry Partnership & Research Program Manager) are joined by special guests Justie Vavra and Megan Thorp to discover how the transformative Connected […]