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Oct 25, 2019

Arguments and Confrontation and Frustration, Oh MY!

I don’t know about you, but I really hate confrontation. Whether it’s with Philip, my husband, or with one of my teens, it is not something I enjoy. But like most families, we’ve had our fair share of arguments.

When Philip and I were first married, the whole...


Oct 18, 2019

Why Use Connection Questions?

What would it look like if you could meaningfully connect with your teens whenever you wanted to?

It’s an intriguing question isn’t it, whether you’re a teacher or a parent.

How about this one:

What would it look like for the teens in your life to come visit you in twenty years and...


Oct 11, 2019

THE CHALLENGE TO LIVE LOVE

It’s easy to feel swallowed up by the despair, depression, and grit of this broken world we live in. The lack of humanity we witness, the level of disconnect we see among different groups in our nation, the large scale devastation caused by natural disasters that seem to pop up with alarming...


Oct 4, 2019

Middle School Teachers MUST Connect with Their Students – Here are 5 Reasons Why

A SHIFT IN PERSPECTIVE

Recently, I’ve watched several close friends walk through devastating losses. We’re all still dealing with the fallout – grief, confusion, and trying to figure out a new normal.

As you might imagine, my heart...