The Empty Nest: What Will It Take to Thrive in an Empty Nest?

By Jim Burns · July 21, 2025

Published in Families, Adult Children, Communication, Discipline, Family Activities, Family Conflict, Family Life, Inspiration, Marriage, Parenting, Personal Growth, Stress, Values

The Empty Nest: What Will It Take to Thrive in an Empty Nest? Rather than getting caught up in the gloom of empty nesting, embrace…

Culture Post: Sugar, Sweeteners Might Trigger Early Puberty in Some Kids

By [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · July 18, 2025

Published in Families, Adolescence, Culture, Family Life, Health Issues

Sugar and artificial sweeteners might increase the risk of early puberty in children, a new study says.

Supporting Your College Grad in Their Job Search

By Liz Yokubison · July 16, 2025

Published in Families, Adult Children, Communication, Culture, Discipline, Education, Family Life, Guest Posts, Parenting, Personal Growth, Stress, Values, Well-Being

This is a really good blog about coming alongside your college student. There are also great words of wisdom for any parent of any age…

Tuesday Video: 5 Common Communication Failures in Marriage

By [reposted by] Jim Burns · July 15, 2025

Published in Families, Communication, Discipline, Education, Family Conflict, Marriage, Personal Growth, Values

I thought the points in this video about communication problems in marriage were helpful. I like to tell people all the time that healthy communication…