How to Guarantee Your Teen Learns Nothing from Bad Decisions
A careless car accident. An incriminating post on Instagram or Facebook. Cheating on a test. Drinking alcohol or taking drugs with “friends.” In every family with a teenager, something disappointing is bound to happen. No matter how many rules you have in place or how many conversations you’ve had with them, your teen will […]
#033: The Good News About Marriage with Shaunti Feldhahn (Podcast)
On today’s episode, we have best-selling author and Harvard-trained social researcher Shaunti Feldhahn. Shaunti’s books, which have sold 2 million copies in 22 languages, have equipped readers with eye-opening, life-changing truths. Her research has been featured in the New York Times, Focus on the Family, Cosmo, and The Today Show. Shaunti’s current goal is to […]
5 Unfair Expectations on Your Wife
I recently delivered to the ladies 5 Unfair Expectations on Your Husband. Men, it’s your turn. Many of you are bottom line kind of guys, so I’m just going to jump right in. Here’s what men expect from their wives.
10 Essentials for the Successful Dad
Have you ever had a job that didn’t have clear responsibilities and expectations spelled out for you? It’s frustrating when you can’t seem to get a handle on what you need to do to be successful in the job at hand. Whether you’re new at being a dad or a seasoned veteran, you know […]
Parenting: It’s a Beautiful Mess
We all want to be great parents. As a parent of five grown children, I can tell you it takes hard work. And, it’s sometimes messy. Parenting is a beautiful mess! [Tweet This]
The movie, Moms’ Night Out, captures this idea perfectly. I’ve seen it several times and can tell you the message it delivers isn’t just for moms, it’s for dads too. It shows us what it means to get rid of all the expectations and pressures of parenting, and, instead, learn the basics of parenting and how to love your kids well.
#032: Attitude: Is it Killing Your Marriage? (Podcast)
Recently, I said something to my wife that I thought was harmless…I don’t even remember what it was! So when she didn’t respond favorably, I was surprised. When I asked her what was wrong, she explained, “It’s not what you said, it’s how you said it.” Today we are going to talk about something that […]
5 Unfair Expectations on Your Husband
Problems in marriage often start with unreal expectations that husbands and wives have of one another. Unreal expectations become unmet expectations which become unsettling issues in a marriage.
4 Helpful Alternatives to “If There’s Anything We Can Do to Help…”
A recent job loss. A long stretch of unemployment. A sudden illness. The loss of a family member. A medical procedure or hospitalization. Whenever people experience such difficulty or loss, we often hear or say:
#031: What’s More Important Than Your Child’s Education? (Podcast)
On today’s episode, we are going to discuss why character building, not education, is the most important thing. Head knowledge is important, but heart knowledge is even more important and required to lead a productive, meaningful, and significant life. I’m going to share 5 character traits you need to be teaching your children. Later on […]
