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…
Jen Coursey shares a few words and insights about ending your year with joy and peace while you pay attention to the limits of your…
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…
As I mentioned last week, Chris and I are trying to help our boys learn about overwhelm and how to recognize limitations in themselves and…
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…
This week Chris and I reviewed the first quarter for our new THRIVEtoday ministry. We looked at who we influenced, what we accomplished, how we…
Apparently, God knows I need to work on giving myself some grace. These last five weeks God has provided me with opportunities for a bit…
When Ed, Shelia, Jim and I wrote the book, Joy Starts Here,[1] we wanted to inspire families and communities to create what we call the…
The other day my husband Chris innocently walked into the room with a request. I am normally delighted to see my husband, and I frequently…