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

· 19 min · Episode 290

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

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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

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