#051: 5 Parenting Speed Bumps (Podcast)
We all hate speed bumps. So often we’re flying through life at incredible speeds—attempting to balance a million things at a million miles per hour. But then life hits us with a natural speed bump. This speed bump usually comes out of nowhere, sneaking up on us to tell us we need to slow down. […]
7 Tips to Avoid Making Disastrous Family Decisions
At one point or another, every family faces some big decisions. Some decisions for your family you’ll see coming in advance. Others you’ll need to make without warning. These big decisions can put a lot of stress on a marriage and a family. Should you stay in your current job, or chase a new career? […]
How to Build a Relationship with Your Son’s Girlfriend
In a recent post, I shared several important reasons why it is important to build a relationship with your son’s girlfriend sooner than later. In this post, I’d like to offer some important tips on how to do that. Share a Meal Invite her over for dinner with your family. See what kind of foods she likes […]
#050: Uncommon Marriage Adventure with Tony Dungy (Podcast)
Life is an adventure. But in the midst of great moments, we constantly face demands, dangers, and disappointments. Luckily, there’s one person we can always trust to be on our team through it all—and that’s our spouse! On today’s show, Tony Dungy and I will talk about what it means to be a good teammate […]
Why You Should Build a Relationship with Your Son’s Girlfriend…Quickly
A few months ago, I blogged about Why You Should Interview You Daughter’s Date followed by a post on How to Interview Your Daughter’s Date. And while some might like to interview their son’s date as well, I thought it might be a bit awkward for me, as a man, to interview a young lady. […]
How to Sink Your Family’s Financial Future
A new year has started. The holidays are over. The tree is down and the boxes and shredded wrapping paper are in the trash. But for many families this year, there will be regular reminders of those gift-giving memories – bills. With the average household racking up tens of thousands of dollars in family debt […]
#049: How to Make Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands (Podcast)
We live in a culture of choices. Everywhere we turn, new opportunities are thrown our way and demand our attention. But if we can’t say “yes” to everything, how will we know when to say “no”? On today’s show, New York Times best-selling author Lysa Terkeurst will be sharing insights on wise decision making from her new book, The Best Yes
Do You Control Your Emotions, or Do Your Emotions Control You?
No matter how mentally tough a person is, emotions are a very powerful part of our lives. And there are times when the emotions of a moment overwhelm us. It might be grief at the loss of a family member or sadness because of a broken relationship. It might be anxious thoughts when dealing with a rebellious teen. It might be an overwhelming sense of love at the sight of your spouse or pride in watching your child succeed.
10 Texts to Send to Your Kids or Grandkids in the Next 10 Days
We hear so much today about the dangers of texting while driving and the negative effects constant texting can have on developing relationships. And while those things are true, texting can also be used for good—so text your kids. Ever since our five children got their cell phones and started texting, Susan and I have […]
