How well do you know your spouse?
Communication
The purpose for having a phone contract is to make sure everyone in the family is on the same page and in agreement with cell phone expectations. The goals are to encourage relationship, conversation, and responsibility with and without devices.
We can’t shield our kids from hearing about war, mass shootings, and violence against innocents. But how should you talk to them?
An important parenting strategy is to maintain a connection to your teen, one that keeps her reassured of your love and interest in her life.
Six ideas for starting conversations with reluctant teens
Here are a few shepherding tips that have helped me on this journey.
Have you ever wondered what your teen is thinking? Jerusha Clark unpacks three ways your teen’s brain is changing and what you can do to parent more effectively in the midst of the drama.
Using “soul words” helps develop a greater awareness of your inner experiences. And once you begin the awareness process, you will be amazed at how thoughts, feelings and reactions become clearer to you.
By focusing on a love-based connection, you can build trust and create a safe space for your socially isolated teen to talk about issues.
In planning your wedding, are you consumed by financial anxiety? Combat the stress as a team!
Marriage is a life-long relationship in which vows are made to your mate and to God, and therefore, never to be taken lightly. Be sure you really, truly know your fiancé before making that life-long commitment.
Caregiving is a season, so it helps to have regular getaways for empathetic listening, caring conversations, essential evaluation, and the ongoing need for flexibility and modifications.
Relationships are like a dance. Communication takes effort, but with practice, each of us can be a safe place for our loved one’s tender needs.
Couples who have stood the test of time have developed relationship glue — big and small acts of kindness, respect, and thoughtfulness extended to one another on a consistent basis.
If we are not diligent to date our mate, the business and busyness of life can infringe until we spend less time together now that we are married than we did before our vows.
The most common complaint among married couples is a lack of communication. Too much conflict is among the top five reasons people divorce.
Celebrating the holidays with clear communication and healthy boundaries with your young adults will make your time together more memorable and enjoyable.
4 renovation principles to keep your marriage strong
Couples often unknowingly push each other’s hot-button issues and cause frustrating arguments. Learn how you can stop this reactive cycle.
Young people are often confused by rhetoric coming from their peers, schools, and media. How can parents respond when asked about abortion?
