Connected Families
Jim and Lynne Jackson, co-founders of Connected Families, our on a mission to fill a growing need for fresh, biblically sound and practical parenting resources. With over 50 combined years of professionally helping families, and a love for working in the church, Jim and Lynne have been dedicated to bringing reliable, God-centered, parenting resources to all families since 2002.
“It’s too hard!” “I can’t do it!” “I’ll never be good at it!” “I give up!” Every parent...
When Anger, Anxiety, and a Need to Control No Longer Drive Your DisciplineA friend of...
Many discouraged parents have asked us this question: How should we respond to our...
When our children were in elementary school, we chose to watch Tootsie with them. It’s...
“I hate you, Mommy!!”Carrie was at the end of her rope with her 5-year-old: “Alex is...
Our faces. They say a lot to our kids. Before the first words roll off our tongue,...
When kids melt down, we often advise parents to respond with empathy, by saying out...
Whether you call them tantrums, meltdowns, or “big feelings” — we all know that most...
When kids feel safe with us and truly understood, they usually will open their hearts.... CoachCoaching our kids is about, well, being a coach! Good coaches keep their eye on...
Developing empathy for others is one of the greatest gifts we can give our kids. It’s a... Let’s take a look at how each level of the Framework informs our approach to developing...