First Things First: Are you protecting yourself or pushing people away?
Have you ever been in a disagreement with someone and wondered how two people could experience the exact same conversation so differently?
First Things First: Grieving the relationship you wish you had
Have you ever spent time with someone and walked away feeling completely exhausted?
First Things First: Raising kids who would never…
The allegations coming out of Cornell University are horrifying.
First Things First: The warning signs we may mistake for love
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and recently our team completed domestic violence training with the Dr. Carol B. Berz Family Justice Center, a local organization we work closely with when families we serve are navigating unsafe relationships.
First Things First: Not every feeling needs fixing
Apparently, feelings now require troubleshooting. At least that is what I began to wonder this week.
First Things First: Dignity is the floor, not the prize
Lately, one word has been following me around: dignity.
First Things First: Is it ever OK to keep secrets from your spouse?
Shortly after Daniel and I got married, we had dinner with a couple we were semi-friends with.
First Things First: When your child saves the meltdown for you
There are few things more confusing as a parent than sitting across from your child's teacher and hearing: "Your child never causes a problem. They're so well-behaved and kind!"
First Things First: Maybe you should care if people like you
Several years ago, one of my mentors sat in on a staff meeting I was leading. Afterward, I asked, "What do you think?" He paused.
First Things First: When relationship doubt gets stuck on repeat
There's a new(ish) mental health disorder recently identified as a hindrance to relationships and individual well-being. It's called ROCD, Relationship Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. When…
