Parents, if there’s ever a time to sympathize with your children, now is it. If there’s one thing kids look forward to, it’s summertime. Think about it: summer camps, trips, vacations, jobs, and enrichment opportunities. Every couple of days, my teenage daughter comes to me with a realization of something she won’t get to do […]
No matter how you slice it, the birth of a child brings about changes that can be challenging. Here are some of the reasons why marriage can be harder after having a baby and how those challenges can make your marriage stronger. Unspoken Expectations. You probably have a picture in your mind of what your […]
Dear Wife, Congratulations on the birth of your new bundle of joy. You and your husband have started a great new chapter in your relationship. I’m sure you have fantasized about having the best family and you are probably looking forward to seeing how great a dad your husband will be. That’s why I decided […]
Was I the only one who was worried when COVID-19 forced me into endless hours at home to quarantine with my family? Was I the only one fearful about how this may affect my employment? Anxious about catching COVID-19? Uncertain about the potential damage to my bank account? Concerned about the impact on my children? […]
Quarantine orders are slowly being lifted. Businesses are opening. Restaurants are beginning to serve to dine-in customers. People are scheduling playdates. And just like that, we’re beginning to move in the direction of “normalcy”—and I use that term loosely. Wait! Before you fill up your calendar, return to the office or settle back into your […]
A crisis can teach us a lot about ourselves. It can magnify our shortcomings and challenge our beliefs. It can shine a light onto our priorities—from how we spend our time, to what we spend our energy talking about, to where we spend our money. This is as good a time as any to reset […]
Businesses are opening. Restaurants, gyms, retail, places of worship—all opening or communicating plans to open. You can feel the shift in the air. Are you ready for life after quarantine? Family and friends are politely gauging my interest in social gatherings. Updates from little league coaches are hitting my notifications. People are having discussions about […]
If one of the top issues couples fight about is money, then a worldwide pandemic where uncertainty fills the air is certain to magnify financial disagreements. It’s to be expected. Stimulus checks Job uncertainty Job layoffs and unemployment Food and grocery shortages Kids at home 24/7 Whether you were in a financial rhythm or not, […]
Marital stress while quarantined during COVID-19 can easily be magnified. Conflict, stress, tension, differences, and anger can push you to your breaking point. Moving past frustration and anger and into that place of apathy can make you wonder if your marriage is worth saving or if it is a hopeless waste of effort. You can […]
Opposites attract. Right? That’s why one of you is a homebody while the other likes to be out on the town. One of you is a talker while the other is an observer. One of you is a night owl while the other is up with the chickens. And it’s why one of you is […]
