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- Highly Sensitive Kids: A Biblical Approach to Empathy and Connection | Ep. 296by A Connected Families Podcast on April 13, 2026 at 6:00 am
Does your child melt down over clothing tags, loud noises, or unexpected changes? You’re not alone, and you’re not failing as a parent. In this audioblog episode, Stacy continues our four-week series on sensitive and intense kids with a compassionate, research-informed look at what’s really happening beneath the surface of your highly sensitive kids and
- Big Emotions Start Somewhere: The Hidden Stress Your Kids Carry | Ep. 295by A Connected Families Podcast on April 6, 2026 at 6:00 am
In this episode, we unpack the surprising reasons why some children experience the world more intensely than others, and why their big emotions are rarely about what they seem to be about. You’ll discover a reframe that just might change the way you see your child’s most challenging moments, including a simple but powerful analogy
- Why Is Parenting So Hard? Finding Grace and Truth in the Struggle | Ep. 294by A Connected Families Podcast on March 30, 2026 at 6:00 am
If you’ve ever wondered, “Why is parenting so hard?” this episode is for you. In this deeply personal and practical episode, Connected Families co-founder Lynne Jackson opens up about her own journey from organized perfectionist to overwhelmed mom of three. Lynne introduces the foundational layer of the Connected Families Framework, exploring three mental habits that
- 5 Lies That Keep Parents Stuck (And the Biblical Truths That Set You Free)by Jim and Lynne Jackson on March 23, 2026 at 2:40 pm
These 5 lies keep parents stuck in guilt and frustration. Discover the biblical truths that bring freedom, peace, and deeper connection with your kids.
- From Feeling Like a Bad Mom to Deeply Loved | Ep. 293by A Connected Families Podcast on March 23, 2026 at 6:00 am
What we believe about ourselves shapes how we parent, for better or worse. In this opening episode of the Grace and Truth for Every Parent series, host Stacy Bellward talks with Connected Families’ Content Manager, Laura Way, about the beliefs that quietly keep parents stuck. Laura shares her own journey, including a pivotal moment with