Summer was fun with our 3 kids, but we are unashamedly happy they are back in school. The biggest problem with our children starting school again is transitioning from our summer schedule to a more regimented school calendar. My husband and I find ourselves having little patience and snap at each other. Any ideas on […]
Find That Connection in Your Next Family Meeting
Start your family meetings on a positive point! This month’s positive point with a couple happened when the couple reported to me at one of our sessions that they had a family meeting with their 2-1/2 and 5-year-old children. I was a bit skeptical as to whether their children would be able to have enough […]
Celebrate Father’s Day!
In my May newsletter, I included a list of things a partner could do on Mother’s Day to show appreciation to his mate for being a fabulous mother to their children. Father‘s Day is this weekend, so of course I want to provide information on how a mate or spouse can show appreciation for a […]
Treat the Mother of Your Children Like a Queen
Mother’s Day is a day to honor the mothers in your life, especially the mother of your children. Let your mate know how appreciated she is by doing any of the following: Volunteer to do any act of service that she requests for ½ of the day. Whether it’s cleaning, repairing, or errands, receive her […]
Singing as a Team
It’s a tradition. On our kids’ birthdays, my husband and I call them with a birthday greeting just early enough in the morning so that they’re a bit dazed and confused. Today is our daughter’s 22nd birthday and we kept to tradition. With a raspy morning voice, she answers, “Hello?” Our cue. We belt out […]
