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Dad, Here Are 5 Things Your Middle School Daughter Needs from You

Believe in her every step of the way.

Just wait until they turn 13, they said. Yeah, they’re cute now, but the day is coming, they said. Then my daughter turned 13. And I admit, the days are a lot more unpredictable when you have a middle school daughter. I never know whether I’ll be driving Jekyll or Hyde home from school on…

How to Guide My Child Through Election Season

It’s election season. Unless you live under a rock, you already know that because it’s pretty much impossible to escape the endless ads everywhere you look reminding us who to vote for. Now imagine election season through the eyes of a child. They’re taking in the information they hear at home, possibly at their grandparents’…

What Does Trust Look Like in a Healthy Marriage?

Knowing your spouse has your back provides a sense of security.

“Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships,” according to Stephen Covey. This is especially true when it comes to trust in marriage. Trust is essential; without it, maintaining a healthy marriage relationship is difficult. It’s a word that is thrown…