I’m guessing that celebrating the beginning of the New Year is truly the only holiday-like experience that is shared with nearly every culture and location on the planet – at
December is a pretty interesting time when we have children in our lives. I lived in rural northern Indiana throughout my entire childhood, and I remember December as always being
Every year we all look forward to getting family and friends together for Thanksgiving and Christmas and also New Years. The joy, the fun, and the connection during these occasions
It was quite a day in October at the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association trade show . . . right here in Portland, Oregon, at the Red Lion by the River.
The other day a young couple was walking by our house with their new puppy and their 14-year-old daughter. As I was petting the dog, I asked her if wearing
Thanks to all of you who are now reading my blog. And I do appreciate your comments. Helps to know there are others out there that grapple with similar issues.
It has been more than 10 years since I wrote the first version of The Dad Connection. I’ve recently re-written and edited some portions to be more relevant and current.
As any relationship grows more complex, so does the effort to connect and find perspective. Often we have to approach our kids from multiple perspectives and shift gently from one
In my book, I discuss building relationships and the amount of work and consciousness that is required. It’s not easy and often requires significant support. I imagine that for many
I believe that true relationships – that is: relationships that share genuine values of each other and consciously recognize the vital and core strengths of each other – are built,
