What we chat about: The busyness of the holidays and how it inhibits connection with our kids. Showing yourself self-compassion. What phrases are you repeating in your mind that fuel anxiety. How to apply the Connecting Families framework to a stressful situation Heather experienced. Why kids can behave better at school/other places and fall apart at home. Working with your kids in challenging scenarios. How to connect with our kids when we don't even like them. Dealing with your need to get parents' approval (the grandparents) when kids misbehave. When the lies we believe about our kids impacts our ability to connect. What to do when you are trying to connect with your child and they are not responding. An easy way to connect with your kids on a regular basis (holidays included). Working with your kids to prepare for the holidays. Connect with Jim & Lynne: Connected Families Site :: Facebook :: Twitter :: Pinterest Links Mentioned: Free Discipline that Connects handbook Discipline that Connects Online Course--registration opens late January Need one-on-one coaching? What about as a Christmas Gift? Click here Peaceful Mothering DVD "We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." 2 Corinthians Stay in the loop with Jim & Lynn to hear about their online courses releasing in Jan 2016: sign up here