No-Excuse Parenting
As an intentional parent, each day you make children a priority, setting aside your needs and agenda to raise a responsible adult. Your career, your checkbook and even your desire for a squeaky-clean house all comes after the family. Every moment you set aide to play with your children or talk with them sends the […]
You Never Listen To Me
“You NEVER listen to me!” Have you ever heard those words in your home? It’s the motto of relationship trouble asking for a solution. Poor communication is a leading contributor to difficulties between couples. When communication, listening, understanding and acceptance are gone, it leaves a void filled with anger, distance and emptiness. Better communication can […]
Tackle the Tough Issues
Divorce is the final choice of a person who believes he or she can no longer tolerate the pain of a marriage gone sour. There’s good news if you and your spouse are willing to tackle tough issues head-on. Just as it takes two people to tango, it takes two to build a strong marriage. […]
Opposite-Sex Friendships
How do you protect your marriage from inappropriate opposite-sex friendships? There are key differences in healthy and unhealthy ones. An unhealthy opposite-sex friendship: Is exclusive – you’ve purposefully cut out your spouse from the relationship. Seeks privacy – alone time outside of normal interaction you originally had with this person. Gets too personal – you […]
Staying Thoughtful
If you have an outstanding marriage, chances are you have stayed thoughtful and committed. Keeping your wedding vows will help you experience a life of happiness, contentment and joy as husband and wife. When you’re thoughtful, you think of your spouse’s needs. You’re aware that some things you say and do can be hurtful or […]
Caring For Special Needs Child
If you’re a parent of a special-needs child, it’s highly likely you’ve been through an emotional roller-coaster. You never knew how much you could love a child…and how hard it could be to care for one. Perhaps you’ve changed your focus from “Why?” to “What Now?” The balance of living for today and planning for […]
