Our kids don’t always tell us how well we are doing as parents in specific areas, but sometimes it is helpful to know straight from them where we stand, where we can improve, and where we are winning. “Communication with my mom is great because she takes the time to understand me. I feel heard […]
Teen-Talk: How They REALLY Feel About Communicating with Us Read More »
Do you ever feel like you are having the same argument over and over again? Maybe it’s the constant struggle with your teenager to clean his room. Maybe it’s the consistent fight with your spouse over who will do the dishes or how to spend your money. Maybe it’s the incessant battle with your friends
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Last year, Jeff and I engaged in a thought-provoking conversation about the different permissions set by society on both men and women. That conversation eventually led to the development of our first StrongHome Network Magazine issue, which was focused on vulnerability. During that discussion, Jeff made an interesting observation that men have been repeatedly told
Stop Crying Like a Baby! Read More »
Mask mandates are over, and just the thought of this has made teens insecure. Why? Well, Have you heard of “mask-fishing”? Mask-fishing is when people look good with their masks on, but are considered ugly when they take it off. This is similar to catfishing but instead with a mask. Mask-fishing has made teens insecure
Masks On (Please)” bravely written by a 14 Year Old Girl Read More »
Valentine’s Day is one of the most intimidating holidays of the year for men and rightly so. It has turned into an event that seems to be all about the women and all about their gift. The idea of trying to find the perfect gift for your wife or girlfriend is often challenging at best.
Attention MEN on Valentine’s Day Read More »
Receiving love from others is important and a vital part of life, so why is the average person better at giving love then they are at receiving love? The mind is rewarded every time we give, and giving from the heart provides great joy. Even Jesus confirmed that ‘It is more blessed to give than
COVID-19 has put a strain on so much more than our jobs, our lifestyles, and our bodies. This virus has waged a war on our mental health. Many people are still fighting daily for sanity and peace amidst the uncertainties and changes brought on by this global pandemic.Adults are faced with everyday stressors that weigh
Remember to Check in! Read More »
We are just starting to recover from the production of our Thanksgiving feast, which included two months of décor planning, two days of menu planning, one week of food shopping, three days of cooking and baking, three hours of set up, two hours of breakdown and clean up, and only about 45 minutes of eating
Sacrificial Satisfying Syndrome Read More »
Since I was young, I always found pleasure in dancing. For me it brought a sense of freedom, and I tended to use it as a way of escape from my own reality. I never even needed a dance floor –my room, living room, a bowling alley, the street sidewalk, or even the sandy beaches
The Marriage Dance Read More »
