3 Steps to Building a Family Foundation of Peace

by Raphael PierceFamily Time, Parent/Child CommunicationsPosted on Comments are Disabled

Have you ever passed an almost empty construction site one day, and been miraculously surprised an entire structure had been erected a few days later? While it might seem magical, considerable work had already occurred beneath the surface of the site.  And that preliminary foundation work will be essential for the long-range success and stability …

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3 Ways to Better Connect With Your Teenager

by Raphael PierceFamily Time, Parent/Child Communications, Parental PatiencePosted on Comments are Disabled

I’m going to let you in on a little secret.  When my kids began approaching the “Big 1-3” milestone, I was utterly petrified.  Oh sure, I was calm externally, but my mind was absolutely racing.  I attempted to assuage these fears by hammering home ethical values and praying for daily grace, but were we adequately …

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