Mental Wellbeing for Moms: Understanding Anxiety and Building Resilience
Motherhood often brings both deep joy and significant stress. In today’s fast-paced, high-pressure culture, it’s not uncommon for moms to experience persistent anxiety
Values: Your Compass for Life
A lot of people live life by default. They just take things as they come, often assuming they do not have any control over what happens anyway.
10 Things That Turn Women Off
It’s that time of year when romance is in the air! Guys, are you making plans for a sizzling Valentine’s Day? I want to turn your attention
Staying CALM: Navigating the Holiday Hustle with Less Stress
Today we have a special message from licensed therapist and busy mom, Kristen Weleba, to help you navigate the holidays without becoming overwhelmed...
From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Practical Tips for Moms
Over the past eight years, I’ve learned that being a mom is one of the toughest jobs I’ve ever had. The daily challenges can be both overwhelming and demanding.
Your Best Life as an Involved Dad
In 1909 in Spokane, Wash., Sonora Smart Dodd listened to a Mother's Day sermon at Central Methodist Episcopal Church. Dodd's own mother had died 11 years earlier, and her father
7 Great Ways to Connect with Your Kids
If you are looking for ways to better relate to and get connected with your kids, many of the parents I have worked with over the years
Fear and Cockroaches
I regularly meet with individuals who are often dominated by their fears or influenced by the fears of significant people in their lives,
You Reap What You Sow
From the earliest writings, wise humans have found ways to express this fundamental truth: You reap what you sow.
Choices that Set You Free
It’s a common scene on the playground: Eric does something that annoys Jacob, so Jacob shouts, “Stop it!” Eric retorts, “You can’t make me. It’s a free country!”
Raising Kids While Not Losing Yourself
As women we hold space for different identities throughout our lifetime. Some we are born into and some we step into.
The Power of Words
Most couples who come for marriage counseling initially report experiencing very low levels of marital satisfaction.
10 Communication Tips That Will Improve All Your Relationships
By far, the number one problem identified by married couples is that they can't communicate effectively. It's actually somewhat hard to believe that
A Great Way to Communicate Affection Without Talking
I frequently hear women express concerns about their husbands not communicating affection or what they think and feel about many topics
The Power of Listening
Most people don’t realize just how powerful listening can be, and they often miss out on its valuable benefits.
What about you?
Getting a Handle on Sibling Rivalry
“Mom, Oliver pulled my doll's head off again!” “I know you are, but what am I?” “Dad, Emily looked at me!” Sound familiar?
Simple Arithmetic = A Better Life!
Is your life perfect just the way it is? If so, you can stop reading now. However, if you’re normal there’s probably something that could be better.
How to Guarantee Fewer Problems in Your Life
Do you want to experience fewer “problems” in your life? Great, keep reading.
I was talking with a couple recently, and
Help! My Child is a Bully
As a parent, you want to help your child if he’s being harassed at school, but what if it’s your child who’s pushing others around?
Real Freedom
As an American I am mindful of the value of being free. When our nation’s founders signed the Declaration of Independence, they were focused on freedom