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, the Connected Families podcast will be coming your way! Season 1 explores the question, “What should I do when…..?” . Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Or share your name and email address below to ensure that each and every episode lands in your inbox. Season 1 asks the question: “What should I do when….?”  Episode 1 – June 19, 2019 – My child won’t calm down.Episode 2 – June 26, 2019 – My child will not get off screens.Episode 3 – July 3, 2019 – I feel overwhelmed and hopeless.Episode 4 – July 10, 2019 – My kids fight all the time!Episode 5 – July 17, 2019 – My child says that they hate me.Episode 6 – July 24, 2019 – My kids won’t do their chores without my nagging.Episode 7 – July 31, 2019 – My child is hitting me.Episode 8 – August 7, 2019 – My tween wants to quit his instrument lesson.Episode 9 – August 14, 2019 – My child lies to me.Episode 10 – August 21, 2019 – My tween will not get ready for school on time.

What-EVER! (with an eye roll) You’ve seen it a hundred, maybe even a thousand times. Your child doesn’t like what you’ve said and responds with a head tilt, and eye roll, and the grand pronouncement, “What-EVER!!!!” What do you do when this happens? The tendency is to shut it down, NOW!  But your angry response communicates to your child that she is in control of your emotions. This gives her the “powerjolt” she needs to pull this behavior out again the next time she’s frustrated with you. In this Q & A, Jim and Lynne take 7 minutes to respond to this question from a mom who is tired of her 8-year-old daughter’s sass. You’ll hear some quick pointers for how to respond with grace while keeping a child accountable for better behavior. LISTEN HERE As you respond, you’ll learn to communicate: You’re SAFE with me: Stay calm as you take a deep breath. Your kids are not your report card. You are LOVED even if you sass: Express empathy. “This is really hard, isn’t it? If it’s hard for me, I’m sure it’s hard for you.” You are CAPABLE: Ask a question. “You don’t like how this is going. What would be a better way?” We hope as you listen to this audio you are encouraged in your parenting!  As you learn to follow these three steps to decrease the “sass-level” in your house, take joy in the small victories.  We are here to help you in any way we can as you seek to grow your connected family. Learn more about the Framework Want to dig deeper into Connected Families’ Parenting Framework? Get our FREE ebook, What Kids Need: 4 Messages That Build Identity. Related PostsBe the Parent; But Can You Also Be Their Friend?How to Teach Children Heartfelt Respect (& Skip the Fake Respect)My Child Says, “I Hate You!” | Ep. 6Stop the Crazy All-or-Nothing Thinking with These 4 StepsThis Is Better Than My Old Consequences for a Disrespectful ChildWhy Is My Child So Angry? The #1 Unexpected Reason & Practical Steps to Take