

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...
Kris Deboer
Mar 24, 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...
AmyJo Pleune
Feb 9, 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...
Tim Bonzelaar
Jan 26, 2023


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...
Mike Van Drie
Dec 8, 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...
Sandy Ohlman
Nov 17, 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...
Janelle Kelly
Oct 5, 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...
Tim Bonzelaar
Aug 17, 2022