My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE:
“If you’re going to kill each other, do it outside – I just finished cleaning!”
My mother taught me RELIGION:
“You better pray that will come out of the carpet.”… Continue reading
Connecting with our children at a heart level involves an awareness of the unique characteristics of our child(ren). Parent coaching is an incredible way to help you become more aware of and relate to your children with greater understanding.
If… Continue reading
Watching this may give you something to laugh about, at the same time provide stimulating thoughts on communication. How do we teach our children/teens to communicate with conviction?
My mind kicked into high gear as soon as my feet hit the floor. I could almost feel the acceleration, as I thought about the upcoming weeks, and all that has to be accomplished in such a short time, and I hadn’t even stood… Continue reading
Showing Love with Your Ears
There are moments when I enjoy what seems like a spontaneous connection with my children. Those times when conversation flows naturally and easily. In those moments I just know, in my knower, that there is a… Continue reading
Relationship dynamics are complex, but not necessarily all that complicated. Fostering a healthy relational environment within your family is relatively simple, but not necessarily easy. Connecting relationally with our children can be as simple as humbly admitting, then communicating some… Continue reading
My big girl will always be Daddy’s little girl. Time stops for no one, it simply keeps marching on. Today I find myself reflecting upon how fast 15 years has passed. I’ve heard it said, time flies, but today I… Continue reading
Small Choices that Make a Huge Difference Part 4
Choose NOT to Shelter Your Child/Teen from all Pain
There is a common tendency in parents to… Continue reading
Small Choices that Make a Huge Difference Pt. 3
Choose to Refuse Taking Responsibility Back Once Given
As a parent you may release responsibility to your child/teen and intuitively see danger/failure/pain on… Continue reading
