Positions v. Interests
Anger is such a difficult emotion. The fact that someone didn't clean up their socks or take out the trash or lied about an issue is a problem for sure.… Read More
Being Right in the Wrong Way
Sometimes you and I meet people who are right in what they say and believe. But they have a habit of being right in the wrong way. They're angry, annoying… Read More

Determined Parents
One of the reasons its so critical to help our kids live a determined life is that almost nothing happens on the first try. Fast forward twenty years and imagine… Read More
An Inconvenient Tension
During January we're focusing on the virtue of Determination at studio252. I'm a big believer in Determination. I think it's a key ingredient in: marriages that make it faith that… Read More
Fight For The Heart | Make It Personal
Protective Parents
Finding God in the successes of life . . . . . ..happens so rarely. I wish it did. We pray for success after all. Well, at least very few… Read More
Great Insecurities…Great Opportunities
When Reggie and I were finishing up our recent parenting book, I called him to tell I'd noticed something as I read the final manuscript. I realized that none of… Read More
Try This At Home
It's tempting as a parent to think we need to reward knowledge and outcomes, to teach our kids to play it safe until they are guaranteed a good result. Scott… Read More
Helping Kids Deal with Peer Conflict
As my 2nd grader exited the bus he walked toward me but looked away. Without uttering a word, I knew something was wrong. Rarely does my little guy greet me… Read More

Cooperation Makes It Happen
Sesame Street was right, Cooperation makes it happen! As a mom of four, I can attest that chaos reigns when no one is getting along and everyone is trying to… Read More
Fight For The Heart | Imagine The End
Afraid of the Dark
by Sarah Anderson I am mama to a two-year-old who is going through a bit of a rough stage. He is becoming more aware of being alone at night. And… Read More