Set 2026 goals that deepen your family relationships and bring more joy to family life, even if you’re the only one working on it. What are your 2026 goals? The new year is a perfect time to get intentional about the things that are most important to you. There are the usual 2026 goals… exercise, […]
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Simple and fun ideas to engage your kids in the Easter story, even when they are toddlers and preschoolers. Is the Easter story really all that important for preschoolers? You know that Easter is not really about the spring dresses, colorful eggs, or chocolate bunnies. … But does your toddler know that? I’ve got 4 littles,
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Try these 10 action steps from a Christian family counselor to help you bounce back when you’re feeling sad after Christmas. It’s really common to feel sad after Christmas I’ve been a mental health counselor for 15+ years. And one of the most popular times for people to come to counseling is at the holidays.
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Enjoy the holiday season more by focusing on family and faith. Here are 10 helpful tips from a Christian family counselor. How do you best enjoy the holidays? The holiday season is upon us! Do you feel behind already? Rushed and busy? The closer we get to Thanksgiving, to Christmas, to the end of the
Finding family fun activities at home can be tricky. Here are 25 free ideas to get you started, whether you have toddlers, teens, or anyone in between. Family fun activities at home Ever feel stuck on what to do with your family? How to sneak in a little quality time, make everyone smile, and have
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What are we talking about today? Anytime there is a special event going on, there is extra space for things to fall apart. Emotions are higher, schedules are disrupted, memories are being made… and sometimes that means hurt feelings, conflict, and disappointment. Christmas does not always create the memories that we want. So today, we’re
What are we talking about today? I know what you want for Christmas, mama. You want the same thing that I want – the same thing we ALL want. You want a peaceful, memory-making, joy-filled holiday with your family. That’s it. Is it really so much to ask? To have a peaceful home during the
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What are we talking about today? The holidays are great… but they are often so busy! And it’s way too easy to get distracted from the important things that you want your family time to focus on for Christmas. Maybe you’re distracted by the presents, maybe it’s all the extra parties and gatherings, or maybe
What are we talking about today? We all want happiness in life. We want peace, security, purpose, and fun. But we also promise in our wedding vows “in sickness and in health” for a reason. Because life will throw curveballs at us. Life will have its hard seasons. And the reality is, these are often
What are we talking about today? Summertime is all about fun family time – so you don’t want to let conflict and bickering ruin it! With all the effort that goes into planning a great family vacation, you want to make sure that sibling rivalry or changes in the plans don’t throw everything out the