Communication patterns open or close the door to connectedness. Conflict is a normal part of every relationship, yet healthy conflict resolution is not common. Simple principles help us develop this skill. Let’s review some of the basic communication principles that are foundational to successful conflict resolution.

Having raised four children to lead productive adult lives, the Smiths bring real-life stories from their past to illustrate good and bad approaches to controlling kids in the family. Develop influence to reduce the struggle for control as your child matures. Effective handling at each stage of growth, toddler to teen, sets the stage for more influence. Be encouraged and inspired.

Having watched their children approach life with gusto, sensing few boundaries, the Smiths share what they think made it possible to develop abilities to think outside the box and live like it! Stories and examples from Scripture make the ideas and approaches apply to your home. Let’s examine what that may look like as we all want our children to be brave.

Unlock the door to feeling successful in your homeschooling journey. Oftentimes we try extremely hard but sense no progress. Three keys can help you move forward to achieve a sense of accomplishment. Don’t worry! These simple truths help you open doors to minimize fear and maximize victory for you and your children.

Because we as a society have made marriage be so different from a marriage following God’s principles, it’s hard to know what a healthy relationship looks like! Discover key biblical principles and examples from the Bible to answer the question: “What do you need from me?”

Lifelong learning about how to better accept and understand your spouse leads to a deeper love and appreciation of each other as the years click by. Grow in understanding of personality, temperament, biological clock, impact of home of origin, and other considerations that lead to more effective communication of love.

Things that enrich our lives can also become points of contention. These may be difficult to navigate with grace. Let’s discuss some common problem areas that can occur concerning hobbies, in-laws, spending habits, childrearing, and more.

Communication patterns open or close doors to connectedness. Conflict is a normal part of every relationship, yet healthy conflict resolution is not common. Learn some simple principles that help us develop this skill and are foundational to success!

Good intentions in child rearing can damage a marriage. Some common practices can be avoided to prevent tearing your own house down!