Pathways to Peace 

To continue the analogy that strengthening and supporting your relationship is similar to building a house, what you fill your home with...

Quarreling Squirrels is a book and game for conflict resolution and helping siblings get along. It helps children recognize the positive,...

Communication is like plumbing in a relationship - it keeps everything flowing freely and keeps everything in order.

This article offers 5 ways to help your children thrive after divorce. With the right environment and support, children can be well adjusted

Having strong character is vital for developing meaningful, lasting relationships.

This fun little story and game help children understand the four main personality types and how each type has strengths and weaknesses. ...

When we think of thriving relationships, we often notice the love that flows. Love is the lifeblood of a relationship. However, it...

See Part 1 of this series here. Trust is absolutely vital to relationships, and not just in marriage relationships. Children need to...

Stuck in the Middle is about a girl’s journey through her parents’ divorce . It starts with the strain of fighting in the family and how...

Strong relationships don't just happen by chance, they are built to last. Strong relationships need a firm foundation, support, and...

My counseling kiddos have pointed out that the jobs and houses provided by the Game of Life are rather lacking. Some of them enjoy the...

Everyone sends and receives love in different ways. It can be frustrating and discouraging when you work hard to show love and you make...

There are MANY habits of healthy families, but today five habits will be highlighted. Healthy relationships don’t just happen by chance....

Parenting defiant or strong-willed children is a challenge. These kids often get a bad rap, labeled as difficult or flat-out defiant. I...

Snowmeggedon 2021 has provided a great opportunity for creativity! This is game #3 that has been completed while being cooped up inside....

I am so over January. This cold, dreary weather is getting old. February always brings newness and excitement as we prepare to celebrate...

Remembering Sparky is a counseling game to help children process the loss or death of a pet. I have heard some tragic stories of children...

The early years of marriage can be so exciting! You are on a new adventure with your spouse, learning each other, devoting your time to...

When I first began counseling, I was astonished at the number of foster children that I was seeing in my daily practice. At least half of...

I have been using TF-CBT to address trauma in children for years. My experience has been that some children do very well with it and are...