

Mike Van Drie
Apr 24, 2023
Breaking the Cycle: Letting Go of Unrealistic Parenting Expectations
I am a terrible parent. Or at least that’s how I feel a lot of the time. Parenting is difficult and long-suffering work and a lot of days...
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Kris Deboer
Mar 24, 2023
The Importance of “Micro-Connections” to your Teen’s Mental Health
One Today’s headlines constantly remind us that we are in the middle of a “Mental Health Crisis.” Increased funding for psychiatric...
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AmyJo Pleune
Feb 9, 2023
V-Day’s Coming
One thing I remember about February fourteenth, was that my parents always showed me some special love and attention on that day, even...
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Tim Bonzelaar
Jan 26, 2023
A Call to Relentless Affirmation
“It seemed as though my kids would never grow up”, said no one ever. Take it from a seasoned parent (and now grandparent), to say that...
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Mike Van Drie
Dec 8, 2022
A Billion Conversations
Years ago when I came up with the tagline "healthy conversations, healthy teens" I was naive...so naive. You see, at the time I didn't...
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Sandy Ohlman
Nov 18, 2022
First step into Gratitude
This is going to date me - but I can’t resist the illustration. When my kids were young, Veggie Tales ruled. Ya, that was back in the VHS...
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Janelle Kelly
Oct 5, 2022
Taking off the Masks
October is a very happy month in my household. A special birthday, the fun fall activities, and the cooler weather all generate a buzz of...
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Tim Bonzelaar
Aug 17, 2022
The Father Effect
When I grow up, I want to be just like my dad. Have you heard your children say these words? Perhaps you’ve said them yourself as a...
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Kris Deboer
Jul 14, 2022
Intimate Conversation 101
As a parent of five adult children who live in various areas of the country, I’ve been learning that making time and space for intimate...
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Mike Van Drie
Jun 9, 2022
Even Video Games
Connection is key to a healthy relationship with our children. And I would guess that most of you would agree with that statement and are...
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