This 5-step process will help you solve those common family problems that come up, so you can strengthen your family relationships. Family problems happen to all of us Christian families are not immune to problems! New ones pop up every day. You might not be able to predict what will come up, but you can […]
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What are we talking about today? Ah, conflict. It is no fun! And it can destroy our peaceful home, happy family life, and the witness of our Christian marriage. As a marriage and family therapist, I have spent hundreds of hours helping couples work through conflict in all its various ways. So today, I’m outlining
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
What are we talking about today? “Forgive and forget” is a cliche that we’ve all heard. But is it true? Is it something that God wants us to do? Forgiveness is incredibly hard, but it is also an absolutely necessary part of marriage. Especially within a Christian marriage! Today’s, we’re tackling the question: should we
Use these 7 tips to manage emotions, avoid conflict, and enjoy family time during the holidays and other family gatherings. Enjoy family time during your big events There is something about family holiday gatherings that brings out the conflict. In fact, this isn’t actually limited to the holidays. Yes, Thanksgiving and Christmas can bring out
What are we talking about today? “I just love it when my toddler has a temper tantrum” … said no mom ever. We love the happy emotions that come with kisses and giggles, but what can we do about those harder emotions that lead to screaming, kicking, and crying? That’s exactly what we’re talking about
What are we talking about today? We love our kids… but sometimes, they drive us crazy! That’s just real life. We all get frustrated, impatient, and angry at times. But we want to handle those emotions well. We want to avoid yelling and stay emotionally present (and calm) with our kiddos. That’s why I’m sharing my 4-step
Do you enjoy conflict? It’s almost a trick question. No one likes conflict! As a marriage therapist, one of the most common things that I do is help couples manage conflict. Every marriage has its own hot button issues, and conversations about those topics often bring up hard emotions and a lot of emotional baggage.
The quality of our relationships often depends on the quality of our communication. In today’s episode, we are going to dig into one specific, simple, straightforward action step that will bless and build up your relationships. This action step will improve your communication without much effort, but with huge results! You’ll build more emotional connection