

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


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...

Kris Deboer
Jul 14, 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...

Mike Van Drie
Jun 8, 2022


The Solo Flight
When I was a kid my family suffered the loss of my father to cancer. He was a shining light to our family and community. His death hit...

Sandy Ohlman
May 4, 2022


Brilliant Minds Need Mom and Dad
I recently had the sweet opportunity to spend an evening Discussing parenting with Dr. Kathy Koch. If you’ve not heard of Kathy, tune in....

AmyJo Pleune
Apr 26, 2022