With the holidays fast approaching, we are pulling a classic podcast from the archives around family gatherings and how to best navigate them. Enjoy!
Are you looking forward to celebrating holidays with family but dreading unsolicited advice from well-meaning relatives? You are not alone. Changes in your daily routines, travel, lack of sleep, and large gatherings set the stage for parenting challenges. Sometimes these difficult situations may be scrutinized by other adults in your family. This may lead to comments or questions that don’t feel supportive. Navigating family gatherings can be tricky!
On today’s podcast, Chad Hayenga (Director of Education & Equipping) and Jenna Williams (Connected Families Certified Parent Coach) join Stacy Bellward (podcast host) for a conversation about navigating the holidays with relatives. Specifically, how you can respond when grandparents or other family members criticize you (or your children). Role-playing possible scenarios, Jenna and Chad bring humor and practical wisdom to you just in time for holiday gatherings.
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Jenna Williams and her husband, Sam, have been married for ten years. They live in Colorado Springs, CO, and have three amazing children ages 3-7. Jenna is a registered nurse by trade and works in a postpartum unit. She is also a Connected Families Certified Parent Coach and loves caring for and supporting families! Connected Families has been a true blessing for her and her family, and she is excited to share that blessing with others. You can find her on Instagram: mindful_of_the-moment or email her directly: jennwilliams0411@gmail.com
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Teach Your Child to Have a Growth Mindset with These Four Steps | Ep. 70
Help! My Child Keeps Unbuckling and the Kids are Spitting! | Ep. 69
Christian Discipline: The story behind our unique framework for parenting | Ep. 68
My Kid is Looking at Porn
Setting Boundaries with Screens | Ep. 66
How to Leave a Legacy | Ep. 65
Help! My Child is Violent! | Ep. 64
What’s the Best Way To Handle Shared Parenting? | Ep. 63
Being a Single Mom is Exhausting | Ep. 62
Grace and Truth for Moms | Ep. 61
How Can I Teach My Child to Pray Heartfelt Prayers? | Ep. 60
Help! How do I keep a conversation going with my child? | Ep. 59
What Should I Do When My Child Is Having a Meltdown in Public? | Ep. 58
My Child Quits Everything | Ep. 57
Raising Overcomers: How to Model Resiliency to Your Kids | Ep. 56
Kids Struggling to Sleep? Here’s How to Equip Them to Sleep Well | Ep.55
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