Relieving Parental Anxiety
How can I, as a parent, be okay when maybe my teenager is not? Jim Jackson answers this question.
A Parent’s Value
"I learned early on with our children that I couldn't let them be my report card in life"
Should We Demand Immediate Obedience?
As a young dad, I was taught that “delayed obedience is disobedience,” and that kids should be required to immediately obey all parental requests. I disciplined accordingly, knowing that having obedient kids was a good [...]
6 Practical Tips to Tame your Temper
Disciplining misbehaving kids is often a difficult and emotion-laden task. Our oldest son Daniel, sometimes said to Lynne, “Mom, you just bursted all over us!” And he was painfully right. Jim had his share of [...]
Developing Kids’ Decision Making Skills
Learning how to guide our kids into making wise decision becomes crucial as they get older.
Identity in the Right Place
Lynne Jackson, of Connected Families, speaks about finding her identity as a young mom. Her authenticity about her own struggle is empowering.
Building Security in Teens
As teens begin to build independence it might look like they're pushing us away. On one hand, they want to establish their own identity, but at the same time they still need (and want!) their [...]
Fostering Wise Choices
Option A or option B? Fostering choices with children brings peace and wisdom to the home. Lynne's discussion about the natural impact of choices is simple and effective.
Behaviour & Expression
An interesting look at how we can speak to our kids and affirm their identity, even if they're misbehaving.
Fight for Connection
Little moments of joy and connection can change both our children's hearts, and our hearts as well!