Do you ever feel like you should know what to do by now with your children? Are you feeling frustrated with yourself …
relational skills
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 …
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 …
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 …
When Appreciation Doesn’t Work
It sounds nearly sacrilegious to say this, but there are times appreciation doesn’t work. There are moments it takes …