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Obedience is Overrated
There is a natural tendency for kids to “cut their teeth” on us by trying out harsh emotions and pushing against us on seemingly small matters. This shouldn’t surprise us; in fact, we should…
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Bitter & sweet
The same week we first published ScreamFree Parenting, my wife Jenny got diagnosed with cancer.
The same month our work with Army families began to expand…
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Apologies can stink
Last week, during a White House press conference, two men got into a heated argument in front of, well, everybody. Afterwards, in an effort to…
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It was 24 years ago today…
Please forgive my self-indulgence in today’s Pause. The actual date of our anniversary…
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Reading is optional
School is beckoning our kids out of summer. That usually means those books we bought…
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Letting go of the familiar
When it comes to making real and lasting change, we usually know what we need to do…
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If you must answer a fool, do it…
Your spouse accuses you (falsely) of doing something thoughtless, without…
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Let’s be frank
Speaking with candor about your pain, fears, and hopes is the quickest way to invite…
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Working Smarter and Harder
Our 21st century infatuation with data has led us to worship efficiency at all costs. And one of the costs…
