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.

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.

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

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

In this life, there is no escaping the reality that your family will be impacted by serious illness and death at some time.

When I was growing up I would often hear my mother say, “Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” As a child, I hated that statement.

With the divorce rate in the United States over 50% we can’t help but wonder whether those who choose to call it quits have thought

Many families have experienced an unusual level of stress this year due to job loss or changes, online schooling, social isolation,

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

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.

It never ceases to amaze me how important our attitudes are when it comes to rising above life’s circumstances. Every week

For weeks now, life has looked different for families across the country. More time is being spent at home, routines are changing,

I recently had the opportunity to do a Facebook Live event with Dr. Randy Carlson for the Intentional Living radio program.

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. 

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: