I’ve talked about showing our kids we love them before. Today I want to talk about how we can serve in love. Serving our kids does not make us their maid. I’m not ashamed to admit that I’ve told my kids, “I’m not your maid” a time or two. Yet …

Serving Your Kids with Love Every Day ❤️ Read more »

Negative self talk in marriage can be very destructive, but there are some easy fixes. Read on for three solutions to negative self talk in marriage.

Communication skills – good and bad – are first learned at home. Those skills then translate to a roommate relationship when our kids leave home and go their own way. In the long run, the foundation we give them lasts a lifetime. Even if they don’t have the “right roommate” …

Roommate Life Begins at Home Read more »

Dad Says, “The Hard Thing is the Right Thing” Knowing when to take action can be tough. My dad always said that when making a decision or in the midst of a problem, “the hard thing is generally the right thing to do.” My life experience has born this out …

The Ultimate Secret to Doing What Needs to be Done Read more »

Goal planning as a family is important for family success. Do it today and keep track all year. You’ll be glad you did!

Saying thank you can take lots of forms. Get your list of over 20 creative and fun ways to say thanks here.

Everyday habits can strengthen our families and bring peace to our souls.

Two simple communication choices can help your children fight less and get along better!

Reward Behavior = Repeat Behavior People are pretty simple. For instance, research shows that when we reward behavior we like, people do that behavior more. Positive reinforcement indeed goes a long way! For instance, when I thank my son for taking care of the trash without being told, he is …

Three simple steps to thanking your kids Read more »