If you want your kids to help you the key is let them see you doing a task and inviting them to join. We call that “Working WITH your child.” Working WITH your child is different than giving your child chores to do. They both have their place. As children learn and work WITH you they are gaining skills and confidence. Chores are something…
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Justin and Trish Davis share their incredibly powerful story of overcoming a nearly insurmountable obstacle in their marriage
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A look at how parents can make each child feel special and the challenges they might face.
Men and women are wired differently. How can we learn to laugh at the differences instead of fight over them?
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Don't fall into these traps when you want your teen to modify their behavior.
What does it look like to have a deep and lasting connection in marriage?
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Rick Johnson joins Dr. Bill Maier to help husbands and wives communicate better.
He walks into the room. You immediately notice. Something about him draws you. He pulls you into conversation and commands the attention of the people around you. You walk away and think, “I like him and enjoyed his company.”
You had a crummy day. Not much went right and you are exhausted. You find yourself in a Grinch mood. As a result, the rest of the day is spent complaining and venting.
A patient told me, “I have kept a secret from my husband. But if I tell him, it could end our marriage.”
