I’m so excited about today’s episode because I’m joined by Lydia Rex, a certified parent coach from the ministry Connected Families. This ministry is near and dear to my heart, and I can’t wait for you to hear all about their mission and the importance of grace in parenting.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The heart and mission behind this impactful ministry, Connected Families.
• How grace plays a central role in guiding and disciplining our children.
• Lydia opens up about her experiences with foster care, adoption, and how these have shaped her parenting approach.
• Tangible tools and strategies to navigate difficult moments with your kids.

Lydia Rex is a certified parent coach with Connected Families, a ministry dedicated to equipping parents with grace-filled approaches to guide their children. Her personal journey through foster care, adoption, and parenting has given her profound insights into the challenges and joys of raising children. Lydia combines her experiences with practical strategies to help parents navigate tough times and build strong, faith-centered family connections.

Connect with Lydia

https://connectedfamilies.org/

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Resources Mentioned

Connected Families parent coaching

Connected Families courses

Give to Christian Parenting

Wild Interest podcast

(03:06) Understanding Connected Families

(06:08) The Role of Parent Coaching

(08:56) Experiencing Grace in Parenting

(14:57) Practical Strategies for Parenting Challenges

(17:56) Preparing and Recovering from Parenting Challenges

(25:10) Encouragement for Overwhelmed Parents

(28:01) Final Thoughts and Resources

The Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org