Movies with heroes who swoop in to save the day are increasingly popular. Just last year 7 of the 11 top-grossing films involved a superhero,…
As we enter the Thanksgiving holiday season, we are especially grateful for the stories of appreciation the THRIVEtoday family has shared with us. Having been…
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,…
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…
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.…
It sounds nearly sacrilegious to say this, but there are times appreciation doesn’t work. There are moments it takes longer to jumpstart a cold relational…
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…
Recently, my oldest Daughter rang our doorbell at four o’clock in the morning. Disoriented and confused, I opened the door to find her crying. Her…