Andrew (our 7-year-old) still struggles at times with feeling afraid at night when it is time for bed. We pray together, …
Piloting A Power Struggle
Few moments are as trying for a parent than the times when children plunge into shutdown mode then a power struggle …
What My Failures Tell Me
As I reflect on the craziness of my previous year, I feel some discouragement over the ways I failed at my job. My To-Do …
Raising our Children with Appreciation
My oldest son recently created what we call his Appreciation Tree. This idea started a few years ago when my younger son …
The Significance of Healthy Shame
Just the other day my youngest son ran up the stairs with tears streaming down his cheeks. I quickly paused what I was …
When You Are Not Enough
I was recently praying with a friend about a big decision looming on the horizon for my family. While praying, I noticed …