2020 was a hard year for most of us and as I reflected on it, I realized I had picked up some unhelpful habits I didn’t want to bring into the new …
Comfort
The Importance of Attunement
Last week I was grocery shopping and suddenly heard a child’s loud yelling and wailing coming from the next aisle. A moment later I heard a frustrated …
Broken Bridges, Weak Bridges, and the Greatest Bridge of All
Guest blog post! Lisa Hamel is a Mom Mentor and Joy Coach who seeks to help women grow in joy and peace as they navigate life. She lives in a …
A 9 Year-Old’s Perspective For Getting Relational
My 9-year-old son was tired and grumpy. He obviously had fallen out of relational mode, which means his brain’s relational circuitry was not working …
Knowing What to Do as a Parent
Do you ever feel like you should know what to do by now with your children? Are you feeling frustrated with yourself that you feel confused about how …
I Love You Enough to Correct You
Recently our youngest son Andrew (7) acted out with some behavior issues. These were times when I knew he understood what was asked of him. He heard …
When Enemy-Mode Appears at Bedtime
The other night, my son Matthew was angry with his younger brother, Andrew, for something that happened just before turning in to bed for the night. …
Only You Will Do!
On a recent trip to our old stomping grounds in Illinois, my sons begged me to see some of their friends for a playdate. Now that we live in Michigan, …
