Episodes

Monday Apr 01, 2024
Might it be Time to Start Therapy?
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
If you seem to be stuck in unhelpful same ol' same ol', they it might be time to consider starting psychotherapy. Therapy is a great way to embrace new beginnings and find healing. Mentalligent psychotherapy is a treatment strategy used to help you find your healing journey. I have a new book out that helps you get started. Check out this article.

Saturday Mar 23, 2024
How are You Successful?
Saturday Mar 23, 2024
Saturday Mar 23, 2024
We all define our success in different ways. How we define it impacts how we raise our children. Success comes in moments of time, not only is reaching your goals or accomplishments. Use your relationship with your children to help ground them in the foundation for successful living, and then be their with them in their struggles to model how a successful lifestyle empowers them.

Saturday Mar 02, 2024
The Passing or Failing in Parenting
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
When the worst thing happens with your child, do you doubt if you are passing or failing in your parenting? The key choices you make in the moment define your success or failure at the most important job we all have in life, the legacy we give our kids.

Saturday Feb 24, 2024
Are We There Yet?
Saturday Feb 24, 2024
Saturday Feb 24, 2024
Long car trips can be a bore for everybody, but especially for kids. Are we there yet? is a common refrain that can lead to turmoil if not addressed. When IPads and cell phones are not available, consider filling the time with family car games.

Saturday Feb 03, 2024
What Are Your Family Rituals?
Saturday Feb 03, 2024
Saturday Feb 03, 2024
We are more than related individuals living together. We are a family. But what contributes to our identity as a family? One element are the family rituals we keep. Check out this podcast and consider how your family rituals bind you together.

Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Are You a Bubble Family?
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
All kids love to blow and play with bubbles. Popping them in flight is such fun. Lifestyle bubbles, however, not so much. Here I share my thoughts about how we can help our children expand their experiences by avoiding lifestyle bubbles.

Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Ordinal Issues in YourFamily
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Did you know? Your child's sibling place in your family matters. First-borns, middle children, and youngest child all have certain personality traits in part because of their position in the family. In this piece, I underscore those traits according to birth order and encourage parenting patterns for each child that takes their birth order into consideration. Hope this is helpful. Blessings, Jon

Saturday Dec 16, 2023
Had it with an Obnoxious Teen?
Saturday Dec 16, 2023
Saturday Dec 16, 2023
Teens often seem to be in their own world. But, do they really want to be? Their universal goal is to form their own, individual identity, which will carry over for their lifetime. Sadly, that goal can be at great expense to others in their world. Coming to terms with your teen means accepting where they are at any given moment, being there for them, and helping them navigate those troubled waters.

Saturday Dec 02, 2023
Cuddling, Emotionally Intimate Playful Parenting
Saturday Dec 02, 2023
Saturday Dec 02, 2023
What kind of parent are you? Are you the good guy? the bad guy? the strict disciplinarian? the lax one? All kinds of parenting. Hopefully you are a bit of each of these. If so, add to your list, the cuddler. Cuddling is essential to relationship-building and to character-building for your child. Make time to cuddle each of your kids regularly.

Saturday Nov 11, 2023
Playful Parenting with Your Children
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
Parenting often seems limited to stern lectures, supervising chores, helping with homework. While these things may represent the hard work of parenting, it's important to meaningfully plan playful time with them. The concept of playful parenting provides the foundation for your children listening to you, accepting your direction and leadership, and being a part of the family. Here are my thoughts on playful parenting.