Our friend Amy Brown is not only a Thrive Trainer but co-author of the upcoming book Relational Skills in the Bible with my husband, Chris.…
I have enjoyed reading Dr. Jim Wilder’s new and soon-to-be-released book, The Pandora Problem. Most compellingly, Jim simplifies the complexities of narcissism and brings Scripture,…
Just the other day my youngest son ran up the stairs with tears streaming down his cheeks. I quickly paused what I was doing, then…
Me: “I said No, you can’t.” My son: “But…please! I really want to Mommy!” Does this sound familiar? You already said no, but your child…
You don’t have to be on the road very long before you witness aggressive, careless drivers who appear all-too-eager to get where they are going.…
The other day Chris and I had a couple of interactions that did not go smoothly. Okay, this is an understatement. I walked away from…
Recognizing overwhelm signals (Skill 9) and staying connected during intense emotions without going over the top, known as interactive quieting (Skill 15), are two critical…
There are times even the best parenting advice and guidance does not work. As parents, we need to learn how to stay ourselves with our…
At my son’s final swim lesson of the season, the instructor led my 7-year old to the deep end of the pool to practice freestyle…
Recently I walked into my sons’ bathroom to hang a towel. While placing the towel on a rack, I stepped into a puddle. Since this…