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Jim and Lynne Jackson

Jim and Lynne Jackson

Jim and Lynne Jackson are the co-founders of Connected Families. Their mission is 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. Read Their Story.

Don’t Stuff Your Kids’ Feelings
Don’t Stuff Your Kids’ Feelings
Apr 20, 2020 | Mental Health

Kids usually do the best they know how to express their feelings — which is usually...

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I Can’t Believe My 7-Year-Old Asked That!
I Can’t Believe My 7-Year-Old Asked That!
Apr 20, 2020 | Healthy Sexuality

I’ll never forget the day our firstborn came home in the fall of second grade with his...

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Intense Kids: The Essential First Step in Responding to Big Emotions
Intense Kids: The Essential First Step in Responding to Big Emotions
Apr 20, 2020 | Anger & Outbursts

If you have an intense child (or know someone who does), watch this short video,... Rich and Paige came for coaching because they were very concerned and frustrated by one...

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Online Gaming Addiction: The Long Road to Recovery
Online Gaming Addiction: The Long Road to Recovery
Apr 20, 2020 | Media & Screen Time

Online gaming addiction is real. You can read this post about creative ways to nurture...

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The Best Defence against “Hook-Up Culture” is a Good Offence
The Best Defence against “Hook-Up Culture” is a Good Offence
Apr 20, 2020 | Healthy Sexuality

North American culture is more sexually charged than at any other time in history. Sex...

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What Tone Are You Setting For Your Home?
What Tone Are You Setting For Your Home?
Apr 20, 2020 | Anger & Outbursts

A mom of three kids ages 10 to 14 emailed us this story this week:A friend once told me...

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When It’s Good for Kids to Say No!
When It’s Good for Kids to Say No!
Apr 20, 2020 | Healthy Sexuality

Dads often joke about what some young lad will have to do to get past dad to the...

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When Out-of-Control Kids Can’t Hear Your Gentle Voice
When Out-of-Control Kids Can’t Hear Your Gentle Voice
Apr 20, 2020 | Anger & Outbursts

Whether it’s angry sibling conflict or just wild and silly craziness, it’s hard to know...

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6 Practical Tips to Tame Your Temper
6 Practical Tips to Tame Your Temper
Apr 9, 2020 | Anger & Outbursts, Discipline

Disciplining misbehaving kids is often a difficult and emotion-laden task. Our oldest...

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Helping Kids Turn Anger Into Wisdom: Trash, Truth, Treasure
Helping Kids Turn Anger Into Wisdom: Trash, Truth, Treasure
Mar 20, 2020 | Anger & Outbursts

When our child gets teased, battered, and bullied by another child’s hurtful words, we...

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