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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What to Do About the Things Kids Are Scared of At Home | Ep. 40
How to Teach Your Child Not to Be Scared | Ep. 39
My Child is Afraid of Everything | Ep. 38
What to Say When Your Child Makes Outrageous Statements | Ep. 37
How to Have a Great Summer Without Pestering Your Kids | Ep. 36
Are You Tired of Having to Nag Your Kids? | Ep. 35
How to Put Screens Back in Their Place | Ep. 34
What To Do When Kids Interrupt Important Conference Calls | Ep. 33
Help Your Struggling Child Grieve His Pre-Coronavirus Life | Ep. 31
How to Create a Simple Sensory Diet for Restless, Homebound Kids | Ep. 30
Am I a Bad Parent?
“God is Always Up to Something!” | Ep. 27
Guiding Kids to Right Their Wrongs | Ep. 26
Mentoring Our Kids in Skills, Wisdom and Faith | Ep. 25
Connecting With Your Kids…Especially When They Struggle | Ep. 24
Walking in Peace and Joy with Your Kids | Ep. 23
Find Your Parenting Balance | Ep. 22
Families on Purpose | Ep. 21
Your kids? They’re watching. ALL the time. | Ep. 20
Honoring Our Imperfect Dads | Ep. 19
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