Skill 0 – Your Brain’s Master Switch by Chris M. CourseyI remember the time my wife Jen was holding our screaming son when he was…
Originally written in 2018. Rest is incredibly rewarding, especially during the holidays. Finding the time to rest and recharge can be difficult during a…
In my last blog, I mentioned that one of the tools we use in our home is quiet practice. Some of you might be thinking,…
Chris Coursey, President of THRIVEtoday, introduces another brain-friendly “four-plus” story on the perfect storm of emotions; shame + anger = humiliation.
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.…
I have been called the “Queen of Multi-tasking” because of my brain’s ability to be efficient and productive. Whether it is calling the disposal service…
“Mommy, I want you!” Andrew told me during his bedtime last week. I knew it had been a busy day and there had not been…
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,…
Both of my boys have been extremely hyper today. It is clear their little brains have been spinning which causes their behavior to spiral out…