My husband, Chris, and I do not have the perfect marriage. In fact, it has been very challenging at times and we have gone through some tough …
relational skills
When Jesus’ Hugs Bring Joy
Our son Matthew struggles with ADD. This means he easily becomes distracted. Following through on tasks, for example, can be a challenge. Getting …
Embarrassing Stories Party
My friend Kristy Harrang came up with a creative idea I want to share with you. Most of us have at least one child who fearfully avoids feeling …
Knowing What to Do and the Importance of Practice
Our boys just finished their summer baseball season here in Holland, MI. They really enjoyed themselves, but they had a big learning curve! Three …
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 …
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. …
Fewer Bumps with Your Teen: Synchronize
Guest blog post! November 9, 2017, by Barbara Moon Do you ever find yourself getting caught up in arguments with your teen? You see a situation one …
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 brain skills are changing her …
