A Christ-centered parenting community that is grace-filled, science-based, and trauma-informed. Welcome!
Connected Families Podcast
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A Christ-centered parenting community that is grace-filled, science-based, and trauma-informed. Welcome!
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August 3, 2026
Toddler Separation Anxiety: Why Does My Toddler Cry at Drop-Off?
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1024" height="536" src="https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ep.-311-Separation-Anxiety-Audioblog-1-1024x536.png" alt="Toddler separation anxiety" class="wp-image-9624" srcset="https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ep.-311-Separation-Anxiety-Audioblog-1-1024x536.png 1024w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ep.-311-Separation-Anxiety-Audioblog-1-300x157.png 300w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ep.-311-Separation-Anxiety-Audioblog-1-768x402.png 768w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ep.-311-Separation-Anxiety-Audioblog-1-600x314.png 600w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ep.-311-Separation-Anxiety-Audioblog-1.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Those tearful drop-offs at preschool can leave any parent feeling shaken or unsure of what to do next. In this episode, host Stacy Bellward reads one of our most popular blog posts as an audioblog, exploring what’s really happening beneath the surface of separation anxiety. </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you’ve ever navigated toddler separation anxiety, you’ll discover a new perspective on the hidden factors behind your child’s fears of drop-off, and how to help.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Why crying at drop-off is often completely normal and can actually reflect healthy, solid attachment.</li> <li>Learn how several hidden factors can feed your child’s fear of separation, and understanding them changes how you respond.</li> <li>How a shift in your goal at drop-off can make all the difference</li> <li>Discover how your child’s sensitivities can become a source of confidence, joy, and compassion.</li> </ul> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Mentioned in this Podcast: </strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/my-anxious-child-separation-anxiety-when-dropped-off-at-daycare/">Blog Post – Help! My Anxious Child Cries When Dropped Off At Daycare</a></li> <li><a href="https://connected-families.mn.co/plans/1970114?bundle_token=2ecd36175bf507c10866f18aefa9ce3d&utm_source=manual">Healthy Rhythms for Daily Life Online Course</a> (also included in the <a href="https://connected-families.mn.co/plans/1971994?bundle_token=99a8ed11af2d3961b6c415f4bafed3a7&utm_source=manual">cf community!</a>) </li> <li><a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/parenting-a-neurodivergent-child-advocating/">Ep. 310 – Parenting a Neurodivergent Child: How to Advocate at School</a></li> <li><a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/monthly-table/">The Table Monthly Giving Program</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James%201%3A5&version=NIV">James 1:5</a></li> </ul> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Check out <a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/">our website</a> for more resources to support your parenting!</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Want to keep this conversation going?</strong></p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Join us inside the cf community — a faith-anchored, coach-supported space where parents grow together. Reflect on episodes like this one, ask hard questions, and celebrate the small wins alongside parents from around the world.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>👉 </strong><a href="https://connected-families.mn.co/plans/1971994?bundle_token=99a8ed11af2d3961b6c415f4bafed3a7&utm_source=manual"><strong>Join the cf community today</strong></a></p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Love the podcast? Leave a review to help other parents find shows like this one.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">This podcast was made possible by members of <a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/monthly-giving/">The Table</a>, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you <a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/monthly-giving/">take a seat at The Table</a>!</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">© 2026 Connected Families</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">
July 27, 2026
Parenting a Neurodivergent Child: How to Advocate at School
Host Stacy Bellward interviews Connected Families parent coaches Marni Love and Taylor Irby about advocating for neurodivergent children at school, offering practical strategies for success.
July 20, 2026
Should I Homeschool? Discerning What's Best for Your Family
Host Stacy Bellward interviews Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches Marni Love and Amy Nyvall about discerning if homeschooling is the right choice for your family.
327 total episodes available with 95 transcripts
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