Why Expectations in Relationships Make Them Stronger
We live in a world that is increasingly drawn to easy relationships. No conflict, no expectations, no humbling moments where we have to apologize or change. Just smooth, frictionless connection….
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A Simple Way to Connect With Adult Children Through Prayer
We all want ways to connect with our young adults, right? I mean, as parents we are in this funky land of “moving to the bleachers” in our parenting. But…
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Why Family Reunions Matter: The Emotional and Social Benefits
Ok, so is everyone done with school or is it just us desert dwellers who start school in the middle of JULY? It seems like more and more schools are…
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Squabbling Sisters Can Grow Up to be Best Friends
Here’s another post in my series of “sister posts.” Today I am here to give mothers of young squabbling sisters some hope. Because guess what? I can attest that those…
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A Super Simple Idea for Fixing Miscommunication
Leading up to Valentine’s Day let’s talk about a secret my wise sister taught me last weekend. It’s a super simple idea for fixing miscommunication, and I want to write…
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How to Foster Deeper Discussions with Your Family
I am often asked how Dave and I foster deeper discussions with our family. Conversations that are more meaningful and make us closer. The last time I was asked, I…
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Sister Love while We Were Away
Leaving Lucy at home while we’re gone is tricky. So over and over again my heart was just so filled with actual pangs of gratitude for sister love while we…
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How Setting Boundaries with Kids Builds Strong Relationships
Sometimes as parents we think we need to give up boundaries to build a strong relationship with our kids. But setting boundaries with kids is actually one of the best…
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How to Get Children to WANT to Behave
This is a question so many parents ask themselves: how in heaven’s name can I get my children to behave? Especially when we’re at our wit’s end. Am I right?…
