In this episode of The Well Connected Family Podcast, Sommer invites listeners into a heartfelt conversation about choosing joy over perfection, especially during the holiday season. Through real stories from her own home, trauma-informed insight, and faith-centered encouragement, she explores how presence, predictability, and emotional safety create room for joy to grow. Sommer shares practical tools for slowing down, modeling regulation, and nurturing connection with children from hard places, reminding us that joy is not earned through flawless routines but received through intentional, grace-filled moments. This episode is an invitation to breathe deeply, release unrealistic expectations, and anchor your family in rhythms that make joy accessible for everyone.

In this episode, Sommer explores the power of slowing down and how an intentional, unhurried rhythm strengthens family connection. She shares faith-centered insights, trauma-informed tools, and practical routines, including nightly wind-down practices and visual schedules that help children feel safe, regulated, and seen. A grounding conversation for any parent seeking peace, presence, and deeper connection.

In this episode, we step into December with a gentle reminder that Jesus is the anchor who holds us steady in a busy, emotional season. We talk about staying rooted in Christ when life speeds up, creating calm rhythms for your family, and choosing connection over perfection. You’ll hear practical tools for anchoring your kids emotionally, scriptures to center your heart, and a moment to pause, breathe, and be still. You don’t have to hold everything together. Jesus is your anchor.

In this week’s episode, Sommer Adebayo shares a powerful reminder that progress is worth celebrating even when it feels small, slow, or unseen. Through faith-filled reflection and real-life examples, she explores how God often works in the quiet spaces of our lives, shaping our hearts and deepening our character. From the subtle shifts in our reactions to the softening of our spirit, Celebrating Progress invites listeners to pause, breathe, and recognize God’s hand in their becoming. Whether you’re healing, rebuilding, or simply learning to trust His timing, this episode will remind you that you’re not behind, you’re growing.

After being away sick for almost a month, I’m finally back rested, restored, and ready to share what God’s been teaching me about finding peace without losing purpose. In this episode, we’re unpacking the difference between contentment and complacency and how to rest in God’s timing without retreating from His calling. If you’ve been in a slow or uncertain season, this one’s for you.

When life feels heavy, gratitude can seem impossible. In this episode, Sommer Adebayo shares how thankfulness can coexist with pain and how one heartfelt moment at the dinner table reminded her that even children can find gratitude in the hard. Be encouraged to look for God’s goodness right where you are and trust that His love endures through every season.

Foster and adoptive parenting can feel overwhelming, but hope is what carries us through. In this episode, we explore what it means to hold onto hope in the hard moments, celebrate small wins, and trust God’s timing. Be encouraged with scripture, real-life stories, and practical tools to keep going on the journey.

Attachment can look different for every family, sometimes it comes easily, sometimes it feels distant, and sometimes even parents struggle to connect. In this episode, we talk about when attachment is hard for children, when separation anxiety is the bigger challenge, and when parents themselves don’t feel instantly bonded. Through real stories and practical tools, you’ll find encouragement, hope, andreminders that attachment isn’t about perfection, it’s about choosing to stay.

Sommer returns after a short break to share how seasons of illness and transition opened new opportunities to connect more deeply with her children. In this episode, she unpacks practical ways to strengthen family bonds, offers biblical encouragement, and shares a real-life example of choosing connection over control in parenting. A gentle reminder that the strongest bonds are built in presence, not perfection.

Start your day with peace, not pressure. In this episode of The Well Connected Family Podcast, we explore how calm mornings and simple routines can transform the atmosphere of your home. From practical tips to faith-filled encouragement, you’ll learn how to create predictable rhythms, connect with your children before the day begins, and invite God’s peace into even the busiest mornings.