Birth - 5 years | Fight For The Heart
6 Ways to Meet Your Toddler’s Needs
Toddlers get a bad rap. Sure they whine and throw tantrums. But can you blame them? There’s a lot going on in those pint-sized bodies. But with the world at their fingertips, there’s still so much they can’t do. That’s where you come in. Read More
Family Life | Fight For The Heart | Special Topics
Switch One Word and Change Your Family Dynamics
Growing up, I always knew I wanted a family of my own—the wife, the kids, the whole bit. In college, I remember having “deep” conversations with friends about how I was going to do family right. I remember thinking, I’m going to be a great husband and dad. Then... Read More
Celebrations | Fight For The Heart
When Making a Big Deal Out of Little Things Is a Good Idea
Okay, I admit it. I sometimes often overdo things. If I find a shirt I love that fits well, I’ve been known to buy it in two colors. If it’s on sale? … I mean, how many colors are there? Is there a price break for buying in... Read More
Fight For The Heart | High School (9th-12th) | Middle School (6th-8th)
An Escape Plan For Teens
What would your kid do if, while at a friend’s house, someone offered them a beer? What would your kid do if a friend started playing an inappropriate YouTube video and expected them to watch, too? We all want our kids to make good decisions in the face... Read More
Fight For The Heart | Special Topics
How to Share Authority in Blended Parenting
Blended Parenting is about Shared Authority. It’s the balance of saying, “I know she was in charge, but now he is too.” It’s the careful dance of listening and learning, of stepping boldly around and sometimes into the landmines of parenting. It is the difference between Power and... Read More
Family Life | Fight For The Heart
5 Love Languages for Children Gets Practical
I have three kids in different phases, and here are a few practical ways this book hit home for me and how I used what I learned in my own family for a TRIPLE WIN: Read More
Family Life | Fight For The Heart
Reviewing the Five Love Languages of Children
“Anger’s the most troublesome emotion in family life.” All you have to do is scroll down your Facebook feed or flip on the news to realize there are a lot of angry people out there. And if I’m being honest, there are times when anger simmers and wins... Read More
Fight For The Heart | Social Life
Walking A Child Through Heartbreak
Going back to my parents’ house is like going through a time warp. My old bedroom is exactly how I left it when I graduated high school. This past Christmas, while visiting, I came across an old journal. I picked up at the start of my Senior year,... Read More