In last week's blog post, I discussed the importance of the father’s role in the lives of his children, but what does that mean to you in practical terms?

If I asked you to tell me about your father, you might give me a variety of responses. Maybe you weren’t raised by your biological father.

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

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.

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.