Few moments are as trying for a parent than the times when children plunge into shutdown mode then a power struggle …
Relational Circuits
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 Big Emotions Keep Us Hostage
Guest blog post! (Note from Jen: In this week’s blog, I am honored to have my friend Sara Leenheer share how relational …
The Best Ask
Me: “I said No, you can't.”My son: “But...please! I really want to Mommy!”Does this sound familiar? You already …
Skills That Even Calm Darth Vader
One of my favorite books, RARE Leadership, talks about VCR which is the acronym for Validate, Comfort and Re-pattern. …
Developing Code Words
The other day my husband Chris innocently walked into the room with a request. I am normally delighted to see my …