mom comforting child with storm anxiety

They told us we had a moderate chance of severe weather Easter night and to be weather aware. How many times have we heard that and the weather amounted to nothing to write home about? Many went to sleep thinking if there was severe weather in the area, storm alerts would go off on phones…

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Help! My Spouse and I Can’t Stop Fighting!

These 3 things that can help you argue less and connect more.
cant-stop-fighting

Marriage is two individuals doing life as a team. You and your spouse will always have some differing perspectives, needs, priorities, habits, and let’s say – idiosyncrasies – that make you both unique. This means ongoing work on communication skills, learning how to handle disagreements and conflict, and doing the intentional stuff that keeps you…

How to Establish a Family Quiet Time

Accept the challenge using these 8 steps.
kids enjoying quiet time in hammock

Some people saw How to Establish a Family Quiet Time and thought, “Yeah right. There’s just no way. You haven’t been to my house. You don’t know my kids.”  I am just one of the latest work-at-home dads who is amazed at just how much activity, noise, and energy can be expended by my co-inhabitants.…