Beyond Obedience: One Mom’s Journey from Desperation to Connection

In this podcast we chat with Danika Delello, who shares how desperate she was for help when dealing with her strong-willed child’s frequent, lengthy tantrums. She talks about switching her parenting mindset from an obedience-focused approach to one based on connection and grace through the Connected Families Framework. Danika relates how this shift allowed her to be present in a loving, affectionate way during her child’s difficult meltdowns and gave her insight into her own relation to God. We know you’ll relate to and feel encouraged by this mom’s journey to joy and connection.

Mentioned in this podcast:

• Give the gift of connection to other families through a year-end financial gift to Connected Families
• Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart book
• Consequences That Actually Work – free ebook
• Sensitive & Intense Kids online course
• Ep. 197 | The Flourishing Family: Don’t Settle for Merely Surviving

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Guest Bio:

Danika Delello and her husband Jared live in central Virginia, where she homeschools their three children. They love hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains, playing board games, and reading copious amounts of books. They always seek to become more like Jesus and be a family that exemplifies him to others.

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