Last year, one of my sons excitedly handed me a paper with information on how he could win a free ticket to a Six Flags theme park by adding hours …
Return to Joy
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 …
Keep Joy High During Upset
In today’s video, Jen shares the one skill every parent needs: a simple way to recover from BIG feelings. …
When Children Feel Like a Burden
Any loving parent doesn’t want to admit there are times their children feel like a burden. The reality is, however, every parent has moments when …
Jesus Skips Down Rabbit Trails with Us!
The other day my family sat down to practice a simple 3-step exercise. Well, let me clarify; we thought this exercise would be simple! What would have …
Too Much Joy Is Not Joyful
I am somewhat embarrassed to admit this here, but confession is good for the soul. This past weekend I failed to respect my capacity and the capacity …
The Gift That Keeps On Giving: Interactive Gratitude
The other day my son was stuck in some pretty intense feelings, which put him in non-relational mode. I tried the normal solutions, even encouraging …
Does It Bring Joy?
As we kick off the month of December, I am reminded of this favorite blog of mine from a couple of years ago. I am thankful we are not struggling as …
