According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average length of marriage that ends in divorce is just eight years. In my experience working with married couples over the past 25 years, I have found that there are four stages in a marriage relationship. Unfortunately, most couples never get past stage two. What are the four stages of marriage? Stage 1: Thrill Every couple … [Read more...]
The Winning Family: The 4 Seasons of Parenting
One of the things my wife and I personally experienced in our parenting journey is that there are not only different parenting stages and phases we go through, but there are parenting seasons we encounter as well. Just like nature cycles through different seasons again and again, so does our parenting. To use the metaphor of the natural seasons we … [Read more...]
The Winning Family: 5 Questions Kids Ask Themselves About Their Parents
In a world of rapid change, confusing messages, conflict, and uncertainty, today's kids feel tremendous pressure which can lead to feelings of self-doubt. We can all agree kids need all the positive reinforcement they can get. After 30 years of working with youth and their families, I am still convinced that the most powerful influence on a child's life is not their peers or … [Read more...]
The Winning Family: The Secret To Your Child’s Success This School Year
As students and teachers return to school, the unknown factors of a new school year can cause all kinds of mixed emotions, from excitement to anxiety. If there is one factor that will determine your child's success, it's encouragement. Encouragement is oxygen for our souls. Who doesn't need or want encouragement? As we seek to encourage our kids, remember that our words can … [Read more...]
The Winning Family: Why Your Kids Do What They Do
As a parent, have you ever wondered why teenagers think the way they think, feel the way they feel and do the things they do? You're not alone! Surprisingly, what appears to be risky or bizarre behavior to adults makes perfect sense to teenagers. But what about the behavior that frightens parents? In a recent survey conducted by Pew Research following the … [Read more...]
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