This week I’ve invited my staff to share a favorite tradition or memory, and you will not be disappointed! From a simple nativity set that meant something big to a little girl, to a Stretch Armstrong action figure that actually stretched so far it broke, enjoy the humor and heartwarming memories from my team, with…
Technically, the 12 Days of Christmas don’t start until Christmas Day. But for parents about to embark on the no-school, altered-schedule, too-much-travel, lots-of-sugar season (a.k.a. Christmas break), the holidays are coming in hot. This year, let’s aim higher than barely scratching through the season with our sanity intact. Let’s purposefully use this time to create…
This week, I am delighted to invite my colleague and friend, Dr. Jonathan Hoover, Ph.D., into this space. Not only is he a pastor and an encourager and advisor for this ministry, but he is also a fellow data nerd! Intrigued by his research into burnout for his recent release, Stress Fracture, I asked Jonathan…
Thanksgiving is in two days. This sent a jolt of panic just now through those of you hosting family gatherings! Will there be sufficient room in the oven? Did I buy enough potatoes? Will everyone get along? Others are reading these words in a busy airport, navigating stress and crowds in order to spend…
Remember the “Wear this, not that” memes that made the rounds years ago? I’m taking a page from that playbook to look at five ways to stop arguments before they start—phrases we can use to work with, rather than against, our spouse when conflicts arise. I’d recommend you literally stash these as a cheat sheet…
Sam and Rachel, a couple we interviewed in our research, were navigating an income pattern that is increasingly common today: she earned far more than he did. When the kids came along, it made much more financial sense for her to remain the primary breadwinner and for him to work part-time and spend more time…