Helping Kids with Their Anger

Be angry, and do not sin; ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Psalm 4:4 The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.    Proverbs 12:18

Connecting in Your Marriage | Ep. 92

practical and powerful ways to apply the Connected Families Framework in your marriage relationship an approach that helps you focus on the positives and strengths in your spouse, and how it can bring change in your own heart and connection in your marriage the power of being able to repair relationships after emotionally hurtful conversations […]

How Can I Better Parent My Adult Children? | Ep. 91

how to apply the Connected Families Framework and communicate the four messages with adult children  ways to maintain connection with an adult child that nurture their independence while gaining trust and influence (Luke 2:52) the enduring legacy of the foundational question, “What’s going on in me as a parent?” even through your child’s adult years […]

A Powerful New Perspective for Parenting | Ep. 89

4 main shifts you can make to turn discipline situations into opportunities for growth and connection how the shift from managing to mentoring empowers your struggling child why meaningful discipline always begins with the foundation of: “What’s going on in me as a parent?” practical ways to highlight and nurture your child’s identity, and focus […]

Encouraging Kids Who “Just Don’t Care!” | Ep. 88

what might be going on under the surface of a kid who doesn’t seem to care a practical and gentle approach to asking your child the kinds of questions that help them connect to what’s going on inside the importance of replacing panic about your child’s future with empathy and solution-focused conversations how to build […]