What did Steve Jobs know about parenting that you don’t?

  In a New York Times article, a journalist recalls how he once commented to Steve Jobs that his kids must love the iPod. Surprisingly

Are You “Present” with Your Kids?

Most of us would agree there are many theories on the best way to educate our children.  There’s public schools, private schools, charter schools, home

4 Summer Sanity Tips for Parents

It’s summer again, and you know what that means: a totally different rhythm to schedules and family time, with lots of time for connection… and

Hide God’s Word in Your Heart This Summer

  You know those slips of paper that come home with your kids every Sunday from Sunday School? They might have a “what we learned”

Dads: Would You Take a Bullet for Your Kids?

Many dads sacrifice much for their families. They work tirelessly, keep up with the house (grass, snow removal, repairs, etc), coach, serve at church or

When Life Gets Sucked Out of Our Family

Sometimes technology feels out of control. I am chief offender in our home. Two hours can pass and, if I’m completely honest, I don’t really

What’s Our Family About, Anyway?

Have you ever wondered what your family is “all about”? I asked this of coaching clients Ted and Dawn recently. They had come seeking help

Build Your Easter on the Cross

Easter: The day when we sit through church together, and then VROOM! On to the… Ham. Potatoes. Egg hunts. Chocolate bunnies. Bright baskets overflowing with

Beat the Monday Blues with Sunday Lavender

In a coaching session, Karen shared that their family’s weekly schedule seemed to take them captive every Sunday night. Lilly, their third-grader, unofficially declared it

What to Do When Your Family Meeting Turns into Target Practice… Literally.

Sometimes it can be hard and scary to start something new, especially with a blended family, and especially with teenagers! See how Tom and Shelly

A Simple, Fun Cure for Dinner Time Chaos

Is dinner at your house a bit crazy? Perhaps it needs a little injection of purpose. When the meal is all about getting kids to

Does Your Family Have a Purpose?

Our family likes to have plans in the works for the upcoming year. A possible Florida trip this spring to see family? What about our family’s