Taming Your Tone

Taming Your Tone

“I think if you said the same thing, but with more heart and less volume, they’d be more likely to consider your perspective.” This was a statement I said to one of our kids a few days ago after an intense conversation with one of their siblings.  Our family enjoyed a...
A Daily One-Minute Back to School Challenge

A Daily One-Minute Back to School Challenge

It’s that time when kids are heading back to school for a new year filled with educational growth, relational challenges, and tons of conversations with you and others. What if you could set them up for greater success with just one intentional minute every morning...
Are You a Positive Parent?

Are You a Positive Parent?

Here’s a question for you to consider… What would your kids say about you behind your back if they had the chance?  I’m not referring to them trying to bash you or put you down, but simply, if they had the chance to express openly and honestly exactly how they feel...
Are you a hugger? 4 good reasons you should be

Are you a hugger? 4 good reasons you should be

We’re a “hugging family”. Especially when our kids were young, we hugged each other a lot. And it was intentional. As parents, one of the greatest things we can do for our children is to give them our unconditional love. One of the easiest ways to...
Did you just hold your child for the last time?

Did you just hold your child for the last time?

When our youngest son was three, I started a bedtime routine of tucking him in at night and doing “the piggy toes.” In fact, his last words verbatim every night before went to to bed were these, “Dad, I love you, hug & kiss in bed, don’t forget to do the piggy...