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

Last time we talked about the importance of including children in discussions about financial difficulties your family may be facing.

Listen to any news outlet or scroll the headlines on your phone – or just take a look at your bank statement – and it’s evident that finances

Have you seen the movie Groundhog Day? It features Bill Murray as a weatherman named Phil with a bad attitude who finds himself reliving February 2^nd

As a father of three adult children and three grandchildren who are old enough to talk (and, therefore, old enough to argue) I know a lot about the

In our last blog, we shared Part I of Principles for Effective Listening.  We addressed the “how-to” of listening. If you’ve been practicing the techniques outlined,

Listening is one of the most powerful tools of communication, leadership and relationships. Here are some things you can begin doing today

In my first two posts addressing the question of how to get your spouse to help around the house, I talked about two key components to the answer.

Today I will continue to address the complaint I hear from (mostly) wives about carrying a disproportionate burden of maintaining and managing their home.

In my years of counseling couples in marriage therapy, I have heard a lot of different reasons for the tension and anger that can create strife in even the best marriages.

A marriage is created by a promise made, but it can only thrive by a promise kept. If you want your marriage to thrive commit to keeping these

Lights! Camera! Action! When the spotlight of life is focused on you, what do people see? Are you an actor just playing a role or are you the “real thing?”

What is Verbal Abuse?

What you say:  Verbal abuse is often defined as a pattern of verbal behavior

Kurt and Emily stood beside Michael’s crib gazing in wonder at their brand-new baby son. The months of waiting were over

Intimacy is the fuel that powers every couple’s emotional engine. It’s what makes your relationship special – those moments when you catch

What makes a great dad? I have found that great dads practice five key principles: love, discipline, nurturing, instruction and training,

In our previous blog we began talking about some ways to start out on the right foot if you re-marry and bring two families together.

One of my first introductions to a blended family was The Brady Bunch. Every Friday night, we tuned in to watch Mike Brady and his three sons and his new wife,

One of the most challenging, interesting, and rewarding things about working with people is helping them discover the unique combination

When my daughter was preparing to go to college, we had to shop for a reliable car to transport her around her temporary new community.