The resent-repeat syndrome

Family and Kids, Relationship Design

If you grew up in a family where you experienced injustice, abuse, or a sense of hurt, you’re at a high risk of developing a resent-repeat syndrome in your adult life. You may end up repeating a familiar pattern from your past or you may go 180 degrees to an...

Parenting with Positive Guidance

Family and Kids

Parenting is a huge part of family life. It can also be something that hinders married life. It takes time, energy, focus away from the marriage relationship. Even when you and your spouse are on the same page with parenting, it still is a big deal. My blogging friend...

33 Ways for Fun with Grandchildren

Family and Kids

Post written by Home and Family columnist Beth LaMie. Spending time with grandchildren is among the best things in life. In fact, it is priceless. Although it’s always a pleasure to visit my son and his family, I thoroughly enjoy having the two grandkids all to...

How to Handle Discipline in a Blended Family

Blended family

Post written by Blended Family columnist Melissa Gorzelanczyk of Peace & Projects. Let’s talk about discipline. It’s a difficult subject for blended families. Divorce or separation creates chaos in the family. Rules and expectations often become a gray...

Are you a cool parent?

Family and Kids

I haven’t written on parenting in a while … the reason is simple, I believe when you focus on your marriage first – your kids reap the benefit. The greatest thing you can do for your kids is learn to focus on yourself. Let me say that again, the...