My 9-year-old son was tired and grumpy. He obviously had fallen out of relational mode, which means his brain’s …
Validation
I Love You Enough to Correct You
Recently our youngest son Andrew (7) acted out with some behavior issues. These were times when I knew he understood …
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 …
Only You Will Do!
On a recent trip to our old stomping grounds in Illinois, my sons begged me to see some of their friends for a playdate. …
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 …
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 …