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

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

When I think back to high school, I remember a simple ten-word sentence that would instantly make my heart sink: “Take out a piece of paper for a pop quiz.”

These days in our bustling society, neglecting one’s own mental wellness is a widespread problem. Most people do not realize that they suffer from some types

The world, our nation, and our way of living have gone through some incredible changes in the past couple of years that have been difficult and

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

If you can think and talk, and if you ever encounter other people, there is the potential for conflict. Conflict is an inevitable,

I hope you’re reading this with the smell of turkey and pumpkin pie in the air. Thanksgiving is one of the things I am thankful for,

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?”

Just as the healing process for physical illness takes time, so does the healing associated with the harmful effects of verbal abuse.