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When You Win, You Lose
A few years into our marriage, in the midst of a lovely fight, Jenny changed her tone and simply announced: “Okay, you’re right…you win.”
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Toys R (Not) Us
Kids do not live by toys alone. If you don’t believe that, search YouTube for “Laughing Baby” — there’s proof in the millions…
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Knowing isn’t Growing
An easy way to identify a source of anxiety is to look at truths we know…but don’t…
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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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Reading is optional
School is beckoning our kids out of summer. That usually means those books we bought…
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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…
