Parents, all I can say is “Wow, now I get it.”
Palmer here. If you’re a parent who keeps your family’s holiday ship afloat I want to make sure you hear this: THANK YOU ❤️ My wife and I were talking about how we only now have realized how much work it took for our parents to make the holidays happen. You parents somehow find a […]
Our mission at The Connected Family is to give you the tools and support that you need in building a close, connected family
https://youtu.be/Za64KsffSCc Palmer and I are here with a direct reminder that saying to yourself, my family needs to be better is always a symptom of a bigger problem. Not knowing how to keep your tween or teen talking to you and you’re, and worrying that your family isn’t as healthy as it could be, can be […]
How my mom transformed my antics into teachable moments 🤔
Palmer here. Just about every kid needs discipline, but some kids NEED discipline. I was in the NEED boat as I was a kid who saw it as a challenge to break just about every rule. We use the word discipline vs punishment – here’s why. 👇Discipline is not another word for punishment. Disciplining your kiddo means teaching them […]
The Freedom to Fail
Palmer here! ???? I have a question for you. Can you think of a moment in your life that was a catalyst for your confidence? A moment where you thought to yourself… “Wow, I’m actually more capable/strong/smart/brave than I thought!” “There is no innovation and creativity without failure. Period.” ― Brene Brown This past weekend, my […]
“That Kid”: Two Sides of the Story
Eleven days ago, we posted a video about raising “that kid.” Typically, our posts get a couple hundred views, maybe 1,000 if we’re lucky. As of Saturday night, it has received over 2 million views!!! There have been over 20,000 shares. It has been a heart-expanding 11 days reading every one of the thousands of comments that viewers have posted. […]
A Glimpse Into The Mind of a 15 Year Old
Palmer here! Tuesday was World Mental Health Day. I know that tweens and teens sometimes have a hard time letting their parents into their inner world. And that can be scary as a parent. How do we get past those walls and really understand what our kids might be experiencing? This graphic is a reminder I like […]
My 13-year old Can’t Stand Me
“Dear Kerry, I am in a really hard corner of parenting – my 13 year old daughter, who I have loved and adored since the day she was born – cannot stand me. Everything I say is met with eye rolls, every request I make is countered with a snarky “Why don’t you do it?” […]
Lighter fluid and yogurt bowls
It was a calm, normal morning of getting ready for school with Palmer (13) and his little brother (8). All was well. It was a minute or two before we needed to leave. All of a sudden, Palmer could not STAND the way his brother was using that particular spoon to scrape the yogurt out of […]
Meet Your Kids Where They Are
Palmer here! One of my favorite parts about my work as a youth coach is getting to walk alongside kids as they go through the ‘tween and teen years. I feel like I am constantly learning from each one of them and it brings me so much joy. This incredible work also comes with a […]
What to do when your teens are rude?
With six kids, I’ve heard my share of rudeness! Some phrases that got under my skin the most were those dismissive comments like, “Mom, stop” in a snarky tone. Or, “Bye, Mom” when I’m being dismissed from their room. What to do? Here’s something to experiment with: If you don’t like how you typically respond […]