My husband Chris has recently been facing several rounds of health concerns. Each of these has had us waiting with uncertainty for follow-up tests and…
Last week we looked at our trustworthiness and how this important quality comes down to our ability to live in relational mode. I know this…
My 9-year-old son was tired and grumpy. He obviously had fallen out of relational mode, which means his brain’s relational circuitry was not working correctly.…
The look on his face told me the fellow was about to lose it. He confirmed my suspicions when he jumped off his bike, ripped…
Growing in relational skills is a bit like hiking; the concept is appealing, with dreams of achieving incredible feats. The reality can be more gritty,…
Now that my family lives in western Michigan, the land of beaches, sunsets (and yes, snow!), my wife and I have been teaching our sons…
When my daughter was in her preteens, she wanted to go to a camp, one that she had attended before. I’d never had any problem…
Few moments are as trying for a parent than the times when children plunge into shutdown mode then a power struggle ensues. Knowing how to respond…
Merry Christmas from the THRIVEtoday family! We pray your holidays are filled with joy, peace and meaningful moments from beginning to end. It is our…