How to Start Family Meetings Your Kids Won't Want to Miss

About this episode

This episode explores how to transform family meetings into enjoyable and meaningful gatherings that foster teamwork and responsibility among kids.

Join Connected Families’ Director of Education & Equipping, Chad Hayenga, in this audioblog about Family Meetings . These are two words that might make you cringe or add to your mental “should-do” list. But what if they could actually become the highlight of your week? In this episode, explore how family meetings can be transformed from dreaded obligations into enjoyable, meaningful gatherings that build teamwork, grow responsibility, and deepen your family’s sense of purpose. Discover ways that family meetings don’t have to be boring How to start with fun to set a positive tone Learn how family meetings can help shift ownership of responsibilities to your kids Mentioned in this Podcast: The Power of Questions Online Course The Table Monthly Giving Program Family Meetings PDF Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! This podcast was made possible by members of The Table , whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table ! Love the podcast? Leave a review to help other parents discover the show! © 2026 Connected Families Less arguing. More wisdom…

People in this episode

Host: Chad Hayenga

Topics covered

• family meetings
• parenting
• teamwork
• responsibility
• family gatherings

Keywords

• family meetings
• parenting tips
• teamwork
• responsibility
• family bonding

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Connected Families, The Table

Products: The Power of Questions Online Course, Family Meetings PDF

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