My 9-year-old son was tired and grumpy. He obviously had fallen out of relational mode, which means his brain’s …
Relational Circuits
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 …
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 …
Staying Sane While Traveling with Kids
My husband, Chris, travels a lot for our ministry. While we enjoy traveling together, at this stage of life, it doesn’t …
Joyful Eye Smiles
“Mommy, I want you!” Andrew told me during his bedtime last week. I knew it had been a busy day and there had not been …
When Immanuel Brings Creative Consequences
The other day I walked into my son Matthew’s room and saw torn pieces of paper scattered over the floor. When I asked …