The start to my day was hard. My seven-year old son did not want to get up for school. After 10 minutes of coaxing he …
Appreciation
Tom the Turkey
Chris and I have started what I hope will be a new family tradition for Thanksgiving. While appreciation and gratitude …
The Tendency Towards Intensity
There are times even the best parenting advice and guidance does not work. As parents, we need to learn how to stay …
Change the Course of Your Morning
It was a rough morning. My crew overslept. We woke up grumpy. From the moment our feet touched the floor we were running …
Immanuel’s Strong Suitcase
My seven-year-old son struggles in the fall. The rest of the year Matthew’s busy ADD brain can be a challenge, but we …
Raising Resilient Children
I want to have a heart to heart with you about raising resilient children. These are children who bounce back and …