6 Ways to Help Your Kids Grieve
In today’s Family Minute we talked about communicating with our kids when they are hurting. If you’re like me, when you see your kids hurting – it hurts you. But even though it hurts we have to be there for our kids and be that rock that they can cling to in times of […]
The 5 “Do-Over” Rules in Marriage
We’ve all seen it before. We say something to our spouse and, in an instant, we can see their face starting to turn red with rage and their hair standing up on the back of their neck. To avoid an argument, try a “do over.” This useful tool, that Dr. Gary Oliver shared with […]
10 Things Husbands Want to Hear From Their Wives
As Mark Twain once said, “I can live for two months on a good compliment.” I agree. There is nothing like specific and detailed praise and validation to energize a marriage. After some research here at Family First, we found the 10 things husbands want to hear most from their wives. 1. “I love being […]
4 Foundational Principles of Discipline for Your Kids
Principle #1. Be Unified. Do you and your spouse agree on discipline? Show your kids you’re unified. Agree with your spouse on how you will discipline your children—ahead of time. Principle #2. Be Consistent. You can read all the books in the world and have dozens of great ideas, but if you’re not consistent […]
