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Our Kids Share Their Thoughts on Compromises
I asked three of our kids what they thought about compromises. Here are their thoughts. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/5Yl3nRP0584
Big Family Dynamics: Connection, Chores, and Creative Learning
Big families are hard. Big families are wonderful. So many moving parts and so many messes. So many tears, and so many laughs. How do we keep it together? How do we schedule our time, yet leave time for spontaneous fun? Start with a routine It doesn't have to be a minute by minute schedule, [...]
March 2019 Webcast
One of the great privileges we've had the last few years has been traveling to churches across the country to train them in trauma, its impacts, and how it molds behavior. That is why we are so excited about our upcoming webcast. This March, we're going to make this 3-hour training available online. Click on [...]
Think Different
Apple’s “Think Different” campaign was launched 6 weeks after Steve Jobs returned to Apple in 1997. He left the company in 1985 and in the intervening decade or so, Apple’s financial fortunes declined a great deal until the board decided to bring him back. Apple became the first American company valued in excess of 1 Trillion [...]
Routines are Important
It's December and there are many reasons to be excited; Christmas, family, fun, and feasting. But for kids who have experienced prenatal harm, abuse, neglect, and trauma, this time of year can be very stressful. And the increase in stress can lead to big emotions and behaviors. As parents, we have to ensure that our [...]
Navigating the Holidays Webinar
Navigating the Holidays Webinar As we enter the holiday season, we can begin to feel overwhelmed as emotions run high and behaviors deteriorate (both ours and our kids). Join us as we look at what makes the holidays so challenging for us and our kids and some practical things we can do to make this [...]
Who is Watching You?
If you’re from the same generation as I am (I’m 42), then you probably heard this phrase many times growing up. “Do as I say and not as I do.” While I imagine it feels good to say it, it’s not really great parenting. Here’s why. Our kids learn way more by watching what we [...]
See the Need, Not the Behavior
We have to start asking different questions about our kids' behaviors if we want to be connected parents. Instead of asking "What are you doing?" ask "What do you need?" Addressing the need behind the behavior will help us to see our kids differently. When we see our kids differently, when we see their [...]
Dad Camp Retreat for Dads
Attention adoptive, foster, and waiting dads of Texas! Ryan will be joining Bruce Kendrick and Andrew Holland to lead Dad Camp at SkyRanch in Van, September 28-30. Men from across the state will meet for a weekend of teaching, bonding, highland games, optional napping, campfires, and meats on sticks. Your all-inclusive ticket includes all meals, lodging, activities, swag and training hours. [...]