When Should Your Teen Be Allowed to Date?
One frequently asked question we hear from parents: At what age should I let my son or daughter start dating? This is a tough subject for a couple of reasons. First, family traditions and convictions vary wildly, not only concerning what age is appropriate for dating but also on how dating, courting or whatever your family may call it should even be done. Some see dating as just a fun thing to do, while others see it as something that should only occur if it is a serious step towards marriage.
10 Ways to Push Your Spouse Away
It’s so easy to push your spouse away. And you can do so without even realizing it. On several occasions, I’ve pushed my wife, Susan, away and created a distance between us with my critical and condescending words. And Susan would tell you that she’s pushed me away by texting and posting when I wanted […]
#056: Lessons Kids Need to Learn with David Staal (Podcast)
You are your child’s best teacher—more so than their friends, their siblings, or even their favorite TV show. And as our children’s biggest influence, we need to take every opportunity to instill valuable truths within them. These truths include virtues like selflessness, servant-hood, and perseverance.
How to Communicate Better with Your Spouse
One of the greatest challenges in marriage is to learn how to talk and listen to a spouse who has a different style of communication than our own. Sometimes, Susan and I find ourselves talking at each other more than with each other because our personal styles of communication are so different. Susan likes the whole story, I just want the punch line. Susan tells me details, I only want the bottom line. Susan shares her feelings, I give the facts. Susan likes to discuss it, I like to solve it. Get the picture?
Why You Should Make Out with Your Spouse
Today’s post is a simple one…a plea to all married couples of all ages and stages of life, to kiss…to get kickin’ with some good lip-lockin’. You see, it’s a known fact that it’s good to share kisses, particularly random kisses.
Two to Tango: Marriage Lessons from The Song movie
Susan and I found the The Song movie very meaningful. It’s a movie filled with love and joy. But there are also moments of great struggle and temptation that couples will relate to. In the movie, Jed King, an aspiring rock star marries the love of his life, Rose, and they have children. As Jed becomes […]
#055: 3 Ways to Foster Friendships Between Your Kids (Podcast)
Sometimes, it’s as if siblings were born not getting along with each other. From the bickering and blaming to the wailing and whining, it can be a nightmare for parents! And who can forget their cries of “Daaaaad, Luke isn’t being nice!” Times like these can leave us thinking that our kids’ quarreling will never end. But I’ve found that there are certain practical ways that parents can encourage their children to grow into friends. So on today’s show, my wife, Susan, and I will be sharing 3 ways to foster friendships between your kids.
5 Creative and Unique Types of Valentine’s Day Gifts
It’s here again: Valentine’s Day. And as the day approaches, you may want to learn The Real Story Behind Valentine’s Day. You’ll also want to get ready to express your love to your spouse and do something memorable. In the past, I’ve blogged about creative ideas for Valentine’s Day. But today, I want to step back and […]
Want to Know How Your Spouse Thinks?
Years ago, an author named Cynthia Ulrich Tobias wrote a book titled The Way They Learn. She described for parents and educators the unique ways kids perceive and order information in their minds. But the ideas are also helpful for spouses who are trying to understand how to better communicate with each other. What are the different […]
