Avoid Arguments with Good Timing
Soon after my wife, Susan, and I were married, we made a discovery. It seemed like most of our arguments were at night…when we were tired and irritable from a long day. So, we set a nine o’ clock curfew on serious discussions. We found that it really helps. Now, when we get into […]
Weight of the World
Most of us know a single parent. It’s not uncommon since the U.S. Census Bureau says there are over 12 million single parent households—10 million of these led by single mothers. Two main struggles for these single parents include meeting daily needs and facing daily responsibilities. Finances become a heavy burden when providing for a […]
You Can Be A Friend
I’m excited to tell you about a new book by Coach Tony Dungy. Only this time, he has joined forces with his wife, Lauren to create a book for children called You Can Be a Friend. This book is a wonderful story that you can read aloud with your kids. The story is about a […]
Dealing with Emotional Wounds
We’ve all had emotional wounds in our life, haven’t we? Some of those wounds come at the hands of others, but sometimes they’re self-inflicted. In today’s Family Minute we talked about the importance to bringing closure to those wounds, to healing those wounds, to healing those scars. The key to closure is forgiveness, if […]
Have You Ever Thanked Your Father?
My dad’s 80th birthday was coming up soon. I wanted to give him a special gift. I wanted to thank him and honor him. Then it hit me. I’d put together a video of him and our family through the decades since his birth in 1930. As I waded through hundreds of pictures to include […]
10 Family Resolutions to Keep this Year
The beginning of a new year carries with it the inevitable looking back paired with the hope of a fresh start and second (or third) chances. As the clock moves ever closer to midnight on December 31st, we feel the need to promise to do better than we did last year. We resolve to […]
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 […]
