Connecting With Our Kids ... A Love Based Approach

Jim White is an author, podcast host, coach and founder of the Family Enrichment Academy. He has spent the last 40 years studying the topics of personal development, marriage and parenting. More importantly, he has also spent those 40 years applying these lessons and living his life as a husband, a father to 6 children and a grandfather to 12. What's Jim's connection to the classic storytelling technique of heroes embarking on two journeys – the pursuit of external goals and internal transformations? Let's build better habits and move out of fear into love based habits. Jim is a seasoned expert in family dynamics and shares his insights on raising six children while instilling new principles and guides for family growth. Why do we wait for life lessons to become apparent through crisis or when confronted? What are the challenges parents face in the age of social media? How do we acknowledge and validate children's feelings while fostering open two-way conversations? How can we build better habits, transition intentionally during the day, and create love-based connections with your children? When de we take control as a parent and provide a safe space for our child to regain composure in overwhelming emotional situations? What if your love language is different than you child's? Learn about the five love languages and how understanding your child's preferences can strengthen your connection. Jim introduces his course and its three fundamental components while highlighting key insights from his book, How to Be the Parent Your Teenager Needs You to Be.