You're Not Parenting Alone: Inside the cf community with Katie Johnson

About this episode

This episode introduces the cf community, emphasizing the importance of parenting in a supportive environment.

In this special episode, host Stacy Bellward sits down with Katie Johnson, Connected Families’ new Community Engagement Manager, Certified Parent Coach, and former educator, to unveil something brand new: the cf community ! A place where you’re not parenting alone. After years of watching the Connected Families Framework™ transform households, the team noticed one consistent truth: parents grow faster when they’re not parenting alone. The cf community is designed to be that “people in your corner” space. A faith-anchored, research-informed gathering place where parents can slow down, reflect, ask hard questions, and celebrate small wins alongside a coach and like-minded community. Stacy and Katie walk through what’s inside, who it’s for, and the deep biblical why behind this new chapter of the ministry. Whether you’re a grandparent helping raise grandkids, a parent in a particularly hard season, or someone simply hungry to keep growing, this episode is an invitation to find a resting place for your parenting journey. Key Takeaways: Growth happens in community, not isolation.  Learn about what’s inside the cf community…

People in this episode

Host: Stacy Bellward

Guest: Katie Johnson

Topics covered

• community support
• parenting
• faith
• growth
• coaching

Keywords

• parenting community
• Connected Families
• parent coach
• faith-based support
• parenting journey

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Connected Families

Books & works: Philippians 1:6, 2 Peter 3:18, Episode 289 – Teaching Kids Responsibility Without Nagging, Episode 213 – The Art of Blessing Your Kids, Episode 139 – Helping With Sibling Conflict When Kids Fight All the Time

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