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 …
Return to Joy
A Lesson on Loving Our Enemies
My oldest child was in an altercation at school not too long ago, attempting to defend a friend of his from someone else. It escalated quickly with …
Navigating the Big Storm of Feelings
Today's blog post has a different feel - it's a video. Jen shares with us a story and important lesson of how to help our children navigate their big …
Yellow Light: Slow Down
As I was recently reading a book my sister-in-law suggested, Are My Kids on Track, I came across a suggestion the author uses in his therapy practice …
Riding the Rollercoaster of Disappointment and Joy
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 …
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 …
