Communication that builds unity begins with listening, leading to trust and respect. It honors diversity and seeks common ground.

Fathers benefit children and families in numerous ways. They are stronger, more resilient, and achieve better outcomes. Support fatherhood!

Teamwork accomplishes what solo effort cannot. It brings a greater depth and breadth to communication.

What do you say when you don't know what to say? When is silence best? When is speaking out? Now, is the time to speak out.

What characteristics describe a mother? In celebration of Mother's Day, we honor and recognize what it means to be a mother.

Virtual communication has replaced in-person during our pandemic-induced quarantine. To be successful, we must still effectively connect.

Defeating COVID-19 will take a united effort in the battle. We can be #TogetherApart using 5 weapons for the fight.

Social distancing during the COVID-19 crisis is creating the need to connect in new ways. We must find new ways to stay social connected.

What can we learn from a month at the beach? Vacations are a time for rejuvenation and reflection on what matters most.

Communicate love with presence rather than presents.

Between December 21st and January 3rd, we hosted up to 31 members of our extended family, including 6 young children between the ages of...

What holiday traditions do you hold near and dear? Are there certain decorations, events, rituals, songs, and foods that you associate...

Why is it when life is rolling along “smoothly” we often fail to notice what matters most? Then, some type of crisis befalls us – a...

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I am writing this while sitting on our deck enjoying the sights and sounds of the waves breaking on the beach and feeling the warm sun...

Do you send greeting cards to family and friends during the holidays? This tradition, though far from dead, is becoming less common,...

Barb and I have been friends since our student days at Purdue, and have shared many meals and recipes over the years. Recently I sent...

If you took a walk around your neighborhood, how many residences could you name the residents? How many residences have you been inside...

What is the secret to a long and healthy life? T he Blue Zones project wa s initiated to determine the answer to that question by...

This week we have had the pleasure of watching two of our four grandkids – Micah, age 4, and Emily, age 2. In the photo, they are the...