Is it possible to settle our own emotions when our teen is talking to us, so we can be seen as the “calm listeners” they need? Read more
Is it possible to settle our own emotions when our teen is talking to us, so we can be seen as the “calm listeners” they need? Read more
Shauntii Feldhahn shares an update on her breast cancer journey. Read more
Why does your husband park himself in front of the TV and check out, leaving you to deal with the parenting and household tasks? Read more
Research has found that positive emotional responses toward our spouse may have much more impact on relationship satisfaction in the long run. Read more
When you’re working with couples on a regular basis, you probably wish you could do something to give hope to confused or discouraged couples. One of the most effective things you can do is also the most simple. Read more
If you’ve ever seen your man shut down when you think you’re just asking questions or giving helpful advice, here’s some of what might be going on—and some ideas for what to do about it. Read more
Gratitude is essential for handling challenging seasons with grace. And since these last few months have been particularly busy and stressful, I thought: let me take my own advice and “think on” those things that are excellent and lovely and worthy of praise right now (Philippians 4:8) – those things that are bringing me joy. Especially since this is a new season with fall arriving, which means cooler temperatures (if you live in the south, you know what I’m talking... Read more
The lessons we help our kids learn as they pursue their athletic endeavors can have results that reach far beyond the world of sports. Read more
Hi friends! When they say cancer is a “health journey”, they aren’t kidding! There have been quite a few twists and turns during these last 8 months since I learned of the breast cancer. And since you wonderful people have been asking, I wanted to share a bit about those twists and turns and give you a short-ish video update! Bottom line: So far, it is good news about the big picture, even when the “little picture” has sometimes been... Read more
Here’s the summary of the results of thousands of surveys: when we have tension with our spouse around money, it’s not about the money. It’s about how money makes us feel. Read more