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Family
Ten Ways to "Train Up A Child"
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Parenting is hard. Raising children in today's world is a juggling act for most people when trying to do a good...
Using Mindfulness to Keep Relationships Healthy
Insights and tips are provided on how use mindfulness to be attentive to others feelings, as well as your own, in...
Respect in Families
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
There are three foundational principles that make respect in families happen. Following these principles may be...
Validation is Not Agreement
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article describes the difference between validating another person's communication and agreeing with it...
Different Culture, Equal Honor: Viewpoints on Shame
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Family and individual rituals can look different, but are equally valued by God. Article shows how to bring...
Answering Jesus' Call
This article helps the reader make decisions about when it is important to act on Jesus' call and to be open to His...
Stay Strong While Raising Strong Willed Children
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Strong willed children can be amazingly creative, innovative and steadfast while at the same time frustrating and...
This is Your Life: Adolescents Leaving Home
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article addresses launching as a transition in family life, and ways one can prepare for it.
Kids in the Wheelbarrow: Cultivating Trust in the Home
Explore your definition of trust, discover what trust means in your home, and begin to cultivate a trusting...
Mealtime Tips - Make it Happen!
Provides practical information you can use today to make mealtime a priority and to help your family enjoy mealtimes.