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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, families are facing mounting pressure—tough choices, cultural confusion, and strained relationships.

Will you make a gift before August 31 to help provide Christ-centered support in this critical season?

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Jim and Lynne Jackson

Jim and Lynne Jackson are media spokespeople for a variety of parenting issues, frequently speaking at churches and conferences. They have conducted over 1,300 parenting workshops and privately coached more than a thousand parents since the early 1990’s. The couple resides in Minnesota and has three children. Learn more about the Jacksons and their work by visiting connectedfamilies.org. You can also follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

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4 Easy Ways To Improve The Way You Discipline

As you correct your kids in their behavior, they need to hear four messages that affirm them and show them of your love and care.

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Conveying God’s Love Through Discipline (Part 2 of 2)

In a discussion based on their book Discipline That Connects With a Child’s Heart, Jim and Lynne Jackson offer parents biblically-based practical advice for disciplining their children with grace and love. (Part 2 of 2)

Focus on the Family Broadcast logo

Conveying God’s Love Through Discipline (Part 1 of 2)

In a discussion based on their book Discipline That Connects With a Child’s Heart, Jim and Lynne Jackson offer parents biblically-based practical advice for disciplining their children with grace and love. (Part 1 of 2)

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A New Goal for Discipline

Discipline that seeks to build God-honoring identity leads to God-honoring behavior — find out what that means.