Over the years, I’ve heard stories from a good number of friends who have rough relationships with one or both of their …
Holding Closely but Loosely
For the first time in nearly six months our house was quiet today. No excited (or angry) voices shrilling through the …
Return to School
Return to school. The thought stirs up mixed feelings and a knot in my stomach. The return to school has always come …
Helping Our Kids Find Jesus in Hard Times
Keeping summer joy levels high means helping your children find peace in hard places. There is no better source of peace …
The Gold in Storytelling
Jen shares with us the value and hidden treasures in storytelling with our children. Using stories to teach handling and …
Keep Joy High During Upset
In today’s video, Jen shares the one skill every parent needs: a simple way to recover from BIG feelings. …


