Men Against Domestic Violence Rally, Dallas TX
I was shaken one night several years ago when another woman asked if my husband beat me. When I replied …
Category Archives: building family connections
For one seeking excellence. . .
I can still hear my parents saying to us, “Just do your best.” It seems harmless enough, a great way …
Retraining Those Pups, Level 4
As much as we’d like to think that our teen pups are each darling and unique, the truth is that …
Football With a Whole New Lesson
Last fall, there was an unusual high school football game played in Grapevine, Texas. The game was between Grapevine Faith …
Retraining Those Pups, Level 3
(Repeated by popular request) As we’ve talked and thought about putting an end to smart-mouthed pups at your home, we’ve …
Retraining Those Pups, Level 2
We’ve been considering how to deal with middle school kids (and older) with a sassy attitude or way of speaking. …
Family Fun for Better Communication
As I listen around to families, one thing seems to be common to many: most of our communication is task-oriented. …
Never too old. . . .
Despite our kids’ “cool” demeanor, I am always surprised when I offer kids a chance to do something “crafty,” how …
Stuffing In a Bit of Gratitude
I’m so grateful to live in a country whose tradition includes STOPPING everything and giving thanks. As one of my …
Boy, Are Dads Important
Sometimes I think I must sound like a broken record but Dads are REALLY important in teens’ lives. I was …
Kathleen Fischer 