It’s all too easy for parenting to feel like a project, rather than a relationship. So how can you recapture the joy of motherhood? Here are 3 simple ways. First, stop comparing your child to other children. Instead, learn to appreciate them as a unique creation with their own strengths. Second, give yourself permission to be imperfect. Get rid of the impossible expectations you’ve set and find comfort in simply...
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In every marriage, conflict happens. HOW a couple argues is actually more important than IF a couple argues. Here are several ways you might not be fighting fair. First, if you bring up the past, even when it was supposedly forgiven. If something is forgiven, let it go. It shouldn’t be used as ammunition. Second, bringing the kids into your conflict is a low blow. Leave them out of it. Third, don’t sucker punch...
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Society has standards for what fatherhood should look like. But each father has unique strengths that make for unique parenting. So here are 3 ways dads can color outside the lines. First, consider whose lines you’re trying to color in. Ask yourself, “Am I making decisions to impress others? Or am I making decisions that are best for my family?” Second, determine what success looks like for your family. Make a...
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Comedian Jeff Foxworthy is well-known for his “you might be a redneck if…” jokes. On my podcast, Jeff recently shared with me how “you might be a family guy if…” First, if you are intentional. Show your kids that they are important to you. Be intentional about spending time with them. Second, “you might be a family guy if…” you make good choices for your family. Always do what is in the best interest of your wife...
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A conflict-free marriage is not reality. But you can learn to resolve conflict well. So here are 3 ways to put conflict to R-E-S-T in your marriage. The R in R-E-S-T stands for Review…review the problem. Pinpoint the exact issue of the conflict and get on the same page. The E stands for Evaluate…evaluate options. Have a brainstorm session with your spouse—discussing different ideas, solutions, and compromises. S...
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The key to unlocking the door to intimacy is trust. Just like a check being deposited in the bank, each time your spouse is authentic, keeps their word or tells the truth, they make a deposit in your personal trust account. And one of the benefits of having a full trust account is that you’ll have the security of knowing that you can be completely vulnerable with your spouse in the most intimate way – both...
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Talking with our kids about sex is a daunting thought. How will we know what to say? Well, here are a few keys to tackling the topic of sex. First, ask open-ended questions. This will help you gauge what he knows versus what you need to teach him or correct in his thinking. Next, be serious. Make it a respectful conversation in which you truthfully and carefully share with him the purpose of sex in marriage....
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