Connect With Students: A Framework To Connect With & Nurture Responsibility In ALL Students

It’s nearly time to head back to school, and today’s episode is especially for anyone in a teaching role. Have you ever considered bringing the Connected Families Framework principles to your classroom at school or church? No matter what environment you teach in, you’ll learn to increase your students’ feelings of safety and acceptance while building their character and friendship skills. Listen in for ideas on how to better connect with students.

In today’s conversation, Sherry Fiscella (seasoned educator and Connected Families Certified Parent Coach) joins Stacy Bellward (podcast host) to share practical ideas for bringing the Connected Families Framework into the classroom. Sherry brings years of experience as a teacher and home educator to show you how you can prepare yourself and set your students up for a great year.

In this podcast you’ll discover:

* ideas for applying the Connected Families Framework in a secular setting

* ways you can safeguard students from your own stress

* insight into a student’s challenging behavior and what might be going on under the surface

* how to build a rhythm for affirming your students’ behavior and character

* the art of asking effective questions to help students grow instead of just giving directions

* ideas for teaching kids how to restore friendships after conflict

Thanks for listening to today’s podcast. Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting, and don’t forget to reach out if you have questions. We are a listener-supported podcast, so your donation fuels our work! It is our joy to walk the parenting journey with you as you parent your kids in God’s grace and truth.

Mentioned in this podcast:

* Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart online course (Registration opens soon!)

* Why Demanding Respect From Kids Doesn’t Work | Episode 48

* Meet Juan and Nita from South Africa (couple running a boarding school)

* Sign up for Thursday parenting tips emails

* Psalm 78:4

* Connected Families Framework graphic

* Galatians 6:1

* Visit the Connected Families website for more resources on applying the Framework (articles, podcasts, ebooks, etc.)

Guest Bio:

Sherry has been married for 28 years, and she and her husband, Troy, have two young adult children who are both married. Sherry is a former classroom teacher, school leader,