Become the Self-Aware Parent You Want to Be

Connected Families Podcast

Listen in as Chad Hayenga, Jim Jackson, and Alan Thetford talk about being safe for their kids.

Today’s podcast is extra-special! We have three dads who unpack the importance of being an emotionally safe parent, particularly focusing on the role of fathers. Our guest host, Chad Hayenga (Director of Education and Equipping), is joined by Jim Jackson (Connected Families Co-Founder) and Alan Thetford (Certified Connected Families Parent Coach and Parent Coach Instructor), who share their personal experience and discuss the biblical foundations of emotional safety. Through their insight, we know you’ll be encouraged to grow safety and connection through everyday interactions in your home.

Mentioned in this podcast:

• New! Connected Families Quick Guide for Parenting
• Calming Strategies for Parents PDF
• 50 Calming Activities for Kids
• You Are Safe with Me Covenant PDF
• 1 Thessalonians 2
• Philippians 4
• James 1:19-20
• Matthew 12:34

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Guest Bio:

Jim Jackson and his wife Lynne co-founded Connected Families in 2002 after becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the parenting resources available to young parents. In addition to raising his own three (now adult) children, Jim has experience working with high-risk teens, parent coaching, and leading parenting workshops.

Alan Thetford and his wife Corrie have four children and are Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches as well as instructors for CF coaches-in-training. They are passionate about multiplying the gospel by helping families transform power struggles and conflicts into opportunities for gospel messages. You can learn more about them on the podcast they host, “Building Wise Families.”
Website http://www.buildingwisefamilies.com/CFCoaching
Podcast https://buildingwisefamilies.com/podcast/

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The Quick Guide for Parenting

It’s parenting made clear with biblical wisdom to better equip you to lead your family with grace.

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The Quick Guide for Parenting

It’s parenting made clear with biblical wisdom to better equip you to lead your family with grace.

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