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  • “Honey, we need to talk”

    These are dreaded words. No spouse or significant other wants to hear them.

  • They Got the Beat

    This may seem like common sense, but far too many parents overlook this obvious fact: Children are unique individuals who grow and mature at their own pace. We love to…

  • Gratitude is…

    Thanksgiving’s on Thursday here in the U.S., so why not have a week of gratitude.* The rest of the week we’ll…

  • What’s a Grownup?

    My wife and sister share a birthday today. I’m not dumb enough to tell you how old they are, but I will say…

  • Knowing isn’t Growing

    An easy way to identify a source of anxiety is to look at truths we know…but don’t…

  • Focusing on others is not unselfish

    Occasionally, our ScreamFree Parenting and Marriage materials receive a criticism for telling folks they need to focus less on…

  • Go Ahead, Risk It

    Most of us have heard about the fight or flight reactions associated with high anxiety. When scared, our brain stem can…

  • It’s Not You; It’s Me

    As we approach the end to another school year, some of us are more reflective than others. That usually depends…

  • Respond More, React Less

    Respond More, React Less is, in many ways, the entire ScreamFree message. It’s also an important chapter in our newest book, Choose Your Own Adulthood.

  • Light-hearted

    One phrase that’s always interested me is “light-hearted.” A common way we hear it is this: “That movie is a light-hearted comedy.”