Are You Dog Tired?
A legend about Alfred the Great, King of the Saxons from 871-899 AD, purports that he used to send his sons out hunting with many dogs
The Role of a Father
As we approach Father’s Day, I would like to take a moment to recognize the powerful role fathers play in the lives of their children.
Seeing the Good in the Bad
It never ceases to amaze me how important our attitudes are when it comes to rising above life’s circumstances. Every week
Tips for Parents Navigating Covid-19 with Kids
For weeks now, life has looked different for families across the country. More time is being spent at home, routines are changing,
Dealing with Covid-19 While Stuck at Home
I recently had the opportunity to do a Facebook Live event with Dr. Randy Carlson for the Intentional Living radio program.
Little Things Count
We’ve all heard the phrase “it’s the little things in life that count.” There’s a lot of truth in that, since most of life is made up of a series of little things.
The Power of Expectation
I want to share a truth that was first revealed to me by my mother when I was a child, then later reinforced through my own life experiences:
Meet Kristen Linaman-Weleba, MS, LPC
Hi, everyone! In place of our usual blog post, I want to take the opportunity to introduce myself as the newest member of the Relational Advantage team!
10 Resolutions for Building a Strong Family
Building and maintaining a strong and loving family in today's culture takes a determined will and a conscious and sustained effort
The Best Gifts
Some people have the “gift” of gift-giving. They have a knack for knowing what will make someone happy and finding it
Keys to Talking with Your Teen
Knowing how to engage in constructive dialogue with your teenager is one of the most important skills a parent can possess,
Disciplined Parents, Disciplined Kids
When my children were growing up I used to tell them, “I love you unconditionally… but I want other people to like you, too!”
Dealing with Disagreement
Do you ever wish we could all agree on everything? Wouldn’t that stop all the arguing and fighting?
Holiday Traditions Can Strengthen Your Family Ties
Have you heard this one? During a discussion of holiday traditions, the teenager complains, “We don’t have any traditions.
How to Exercise More Patience
Patience is a virtue, they say. If your patience is being tested and tried, it can be hard to see what value you receive from your situation.
How to Be Your Daughter's Hero
Heroes are often people who face seemingly impossible odds, set personal wants and needs aside,
Are You Together or Unified?
You can certainly notice when a sports or business team is unified because they tend to experience a great deal of success.
A Dad's Greatest Influence Is His Example
When I was a child there wasn’t anyone more important to me than my dad. The influence he had
How to Be a Person of Influence - Part II
Last week I shared the first 5 tips for how to be a person of influence, so here are the 5 remaining tips.
Creating an Educational Advantage for Your Children
Many American parents are angry because of their belief that our public educational system is in shambles.

