Conquer Your Midlife Challenges: Tips for Finding Meaning and Purpose
Have you been feeling stuck lately, like you're not quite sure where your life is headed? Do you constantly find yourself questioning the choices you've made so far?
Choices that Set You Free
It’s a common scene on the playground: Eric does something that annoys Jacob, so Jacob shouts, “Stop it!” Eric retorts, “You can’t make me. It’s a free country!”
Overcoming the Fear of Change
Change is inevitable – everybody knows that. Some of you reading this today don’t even know it used to be common for a person
Raising Kids While Not Losing Yourself
As women we hold space for different identities throughout our lifetime. Some we are born into and some we step into.
Getting Control of Your Anger - Part I
One of the major roadblocks to strong relationships, both at home and at work, is the inability to effectively manage one’s emotions.
Spring is a Great Time for a Fresh Start
I can only imagine how desperately the residents of the eastern states are longing for the snow to melt and the air to warm up.
The Power of Words
Most couples who come for marriage counseling initially report experiencing very low levels of marital satisfaction.
Bend or Break - Which Will You Do?
Unlike pieces of hardware that weren’t made to bend or flex, humans were designed with this capacity… and for good reason.
Getting Control of Your Anger - Part II
In my last blog I shared the first four of seven practical tips for managing your anger well. They were:
1. Understand what anger is
7 Keys to Letting Go of Regret
Living with regret is like walking through life dragging a heavy ball and chain around your ankle – it will do nothing but slow you down.
10 Communication Tips That Will Improve All Your Relationships
By far, the number one problem identified by married couples is that they can't communicate effectively. It's actually somewhat hard to believe that
A Great Way to Communicate Affection Without Talking
I frequently hear women express concerns about their husbands not communicating affection or what they think and feel about many topics
Keeping the Spark Alive
Whether you have been married for several months or many years the daily stresses and busyness of life can easily turn the passionate flame of relational
Spend Your Time Wisely
As the new year begins, we often give a lot more thought to things we want to do differently, better, or not at all. Many of us evaluate our calendars and priorities,
Merry Christmas!
If you’re reading this blog in the days before Christmas, maybe you have found a quiet moment either before or after a flurry of activity, family gatherings,
The Power of Listening
Most people don’t realize just how powerful listening can be, and they often miss out on its valuable benefits.
What about you?
Getting a Handle on Sibling Rivalry
“Mom, Oliver pulled my doll's head off again!” “I know you are, but what am I?” “Dad, Emily looked at me!” Sound familiar?
Who Apologizes First?
“He started it!” “No, she did!” That’s how a lot of childhood arguments sound, and the common mistake that a lot of parents make is to dig in and try
The Sherlock Strategy: Guaranteed to Improve Communication
Do you want your personal and professional relationships to be stronger and more satisfying? If, like most people, your answer is “of course”
Simple Arithmetic = A Better Life!
Is your life perfect just the way it is? If so, you can stop reading now. However, if you’re normal there’s probably something that could be better.

