Mar
24
2012

First Steps to Honoring Difficult Parents

Our Nebraska hunting trip 2010. We still talk about how great a time we had.

You may have had difficult parents growing up, and perhaps they’re not all that great today either. Asking you to reconcile with your parents is like asking you to move a mountain. It just so happens that moving mountains in life is possible. Here are some ideas.

Mar
23
2012

Honor Thy Parents

To whom is the Fifth Commandment speaking? You or your children?

What comes to mind when you read Exodus 20:12? Parents typically read it to their children to remind them who is boss. It carries a much different perspective when you read it with YOU as the child.

Mar
22
2012

Your Relationship With Your Parents

Consider the relationship with your parents during their sunset years.

Adult children seeking advice from their parents, that’s awkward. I didn’t act this way when I was 20-something. Did you?

Feb
03
2012

A Family’s Attitude

Attitudes are contagious, and they are often the solution to gloomy family life.

I did a couple of experiments not too long ago, one at a speaking event and another on a conference call for work. The results had everything to do with the power of attitude, and the findings will help make your home an awesome place to live.

Dec
16
2011

Difficult Teens

Troubled Teens

“Wendy, I am struggling right now with my oldest daughter. It is heart breaking for me and I am struggling with being angry. When my daughter IS sweet, I don’t even want to be lovely with her because I am so worn out, hurt and offended by her [earlier behavior]. I know that is not right, but I am struggling to get through it…”

Dec
07
2011

Terribly Helpful Two-Year-Olds

Cracking Eggs

We think 2-year-olds are terrific, not terrible. Include them in your everyday life. You may have to put up with a few shells in the egg bowl, but is that really a big deal?

Nov
21
2011

12 Ideas for a Smoother Day

Chores

I’ve got some tips for busy moms, tips that help stretch the number of minutes in a day. We need all the help we can get to help our day run more smoothly. Here are some of my favorites.

Oct
31
2011

Do We Celebrate Halloween?

Pumpkin Carving 2011

Wendy and I get this question a lot. Do we celebrate Halloween? We have a roundabout answer: well, not really.