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…
The other day I walked into my son Matthew’s room and saw torn pieces of paper scattered over the floor. When I asked him where…
Rest is incredibly rewarding, especially during the holidays. Finding the time to rest and recharge can be difficult during a slow season, much less a…
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.…
By Dr. Jim Wilder There are many different skills we use in human relationships. We must take turns speaking in some cultures but be…
In this week’s blog, I am honored to have my friend Sara Leenheer share how relational brain skills are changing her family. My youngest son…
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…
Do you ever feel like you are not doing enough? That, no matter how hard you try, you can’t keep up with the growing and…
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.…
Like many of us, Matthew, my six-year-old son, continues to learn how to handle BIG feelings. Just today he was having trouble listening and obeying…