Talking to your children about sex can be an uncomfortable and intimidating topic for many parents. However, it is crucial to have open and honest discussions about sex to provide them with accurate information, foster healthy attitudes, and promote responsible behavior. This article will discuss methods of talking with children about sex, the appropriate age…
Twenty-three years of marriage teaches you a thing or two about what actually works—and what’s complete nonsense. After raising six kids together and weathering everything from military deployments to middle school math homework meltdowns, my wife and I have learned that showing appreciation to your spouse isn’t just nice-to-have relationship fluff. It’s the difference between…
UUnderstanding the research behind these approaches can motivate parents to stay consistent even when progress feels slow. 📚 Key research findings: Family communication strategies can completely change your household dynamics. Dinner time arrives, and instead of the usual chaos, something incredible happens. Your teenager actually shares what happened at school without being interrogated. Your younger…
Marriage and relationships require more than good intentions and romantic feelings. Twenty-three years of marriage and six kids later, I’ve learned something most people don’t want to hear: fairy tale love isn’t real. Real love? That’s built in the trenches of everyday life, through sleepless nights with crying babies, financial stress, and the occasional urge…
Ever watched your teenager stumble through the house at noon, phone glued to their face, grabbing a bag of chips for “breakfast”? If you’re nodding your head, you’re not alone. Teenage poor habits have become an epidemic that’s affecting millions of families worldwide. As a dad of six kids (five daughters and one son), I’ve…
Let’s be honest—most parenting advice comes from people who’ve never had to referee a screaming match between siblings while simultaneously trying to cook dinner for eight people. After raising six kids (five daughters and one son) with my wife, a middle school math teacher, for over twenty years, I’ve learned that becoming a better father…
Discipline ideas for parents can feel overwhelming when you’re managing a household that sounds like a cross between a daycare and a construction site. I’m not a parenting “expert”—just a dad who’s navigated twenty years of bedtime chaos, bickering siblings, and the unique quirks that come with five daughters and one energetic son. My wife…