When it comes to relationships, communication can be emotional. So it needs to be handled carefully. There are some basic truths that Susan and I try to keep in mind when we’re trying to sort through relational issues. First, remember that we’re all made for relationships. Maybe this is obvious, but we sometimes forget that life is not just all about “me.” When we get stuck on ourselves, we lose perspective on...
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I confess; I’m a porcupine…at least sometimes. The average porcupine has about 30,000 sharp quills that it raises up and shoots into another animal, or person, when it feels threatened or gets angry. Like a porcupine, when one of my trigger points is pulled, I can get pretty prickly, ornery and downright cranky. One of those trigger points is unmet expectations. When I build up crazy high expectations for myself...
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In a sports game, you huddle up to reconnect and get back on the same page as your team mates. In the same way, huddling up with your kids is a great way to escape the busyness of life and reconnect with them. So huddle up with your kids tonight and use our list of 10 Huddle Up Questions. Try asking, “What was one of your biggest mistakes and what did you learn from it?” or “What is the most important thing I...
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To really love your child, you must know them. And knowing your child comes through spending time talking with them. My wife has done an awesome job of this with her “Pillow Talk” questions—open-ended questions she asks to get our kids talking. This way, they were able to stay connected in the midst of their busy lives. I encourage you to share meaningful conversations with your kids by using these 20...
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When it comes to relationships, technology has developed a bit of a bad reputation over the years. But before you jump on that bandwagon, consider these 3 ways to love your family well with technology. First, Skype, Google Hangout or FaceTime your college and career kids. It’s a great way to stay emotionally connected despite the physical distance. Second, post old and new pictures of your spouse or kids on...
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You might want to avoid them or fix them. Instead, focus on how to handle them. Here are some different types of difficult people. First, there’s “The Hammer.” This person is hard on everything and everyone, so don’t take it personally. Try to separate the way they communicate from the points they make or you may miss some good feedback or information. Second there’s “The Bubble Buster.” This person doesn’t...
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In life, your family may enjoy many successes, but will also face some failures as well. New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson says your job is to lead your family well through it all. Here are his 3 keys of family leadership. First, lead with love. To grow a loving family, you must lead by example. Start by loving your spouse well. This will show your kids what a loving relationship looks like. Second,...
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