How to Handle Unsolicited Parenting Advice from Family (4 Grace-Filled Tips)
Feeling judged by family at holiday gatherings? Learn 4 grace-filled ways to handle unsolicited parenting advice while protecting your kids and relationships.
Do You Love Family Travel? (Or Not So Much?!)
We talked with our kids about why we chose the vacations we did, and they never once complained that we weren’t heading to fancy resorts
Top 4 Tips to Make This the Best Christmas Yet
Another Christmas season is upon us and many of us are struggling to figure out how to navigate our current reality. We’ve compiled a list
Loving the PARENT of Your Reality
As you head into the holiday season there’s a good chance you’ll spend more time with your extended family than you typically would. With that
Questions to Put the THANKS Back in Thanksgiving
“So, kids, what are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?” you ask. “My family, my house, my friends, my dog and Jesus.” (Same answers as last
To Unlock Your Child’s Heart, Just Ask for the Key!
If you are reading this, you probably want your kids to know how much you love them. And you probably tell them often that
Beat Boredom This Summer With These 4 Tips
“Can we go now?” While it’s not always this easy to help kids overcome their boredom, there are some basic principles that guided me that
5 Ways to Find Sanity During Family Car Trips
The challenge of car rides together is a great opportunity for connection, teamwork, and creative problem-solving. Use roadside rests with parks for vigorous exercise after
Creating Memorable Moments With Your Family This Summer
Making meaningful memories is one of the best parts of summer. How are you doing during this season? Have you been able to create memorable
The Best Vacation Ever
Tom was worried about taking his family on a short mission trip to a South Dakota Indian reservation. He told me, “We’re really interested in
A Prescription for Connection [video]
A pediatrician friend of ours once had parents bring in their child and request a diagnosis of Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD) so they could get
Whoops, There’s Sex in Our Family Night Movie!
When our children were in elementary school, we chose to watch Tootsie with them. It’s a PG-rated movie from the early 80’s that I