Bright Families

Sara and Jen talk about social situations we've counseled kids through, how Sara reaches out to her kids with different communication styles, and what she tells them about different types of family s…

It happens to the best of us.... and here are a few simple ways to get it back.

3 levers to pull with no time, and 3 more to pull if you have a bit of time but not much energy or motivation. Don't over-complicate it! Do the easy, high-impact things first.

How do you approach this complex topic from a nutritional and personal perspective, so your teen will hear you and get the help he or she needs?

Denise Jelinek helps women notice and change their mindset around food and eating, and to see when they are trying to solve non-food problems with food, instead of turning to God and letting their em…

The stories I've shared with my older teens, collected from people in our circle as cautionary tales. I want my kids to have an idea of what's happening if something weird ever does come up. Often pe…

So often I think I need a better system or clearer ideas, and then what turns out to be most helpful is an inspiring word or example from another person living the ideas and systems I'm trying to liv…

Ideas for more calories and nutrients for teens, particularly those prone to depression and anxiety, and how to manage blood sugar when it's gotten too low.

Let's go beyond touching safety and train our kids to notice weird behavior long before it gets to touch. There's usually a grooming period in which the perpetrator tries to build complicity and guil…

Cassandra has 11 children in her blended family and speaks about how we can support women in difficult circumstances to parent in peace and faith.

The pitfalls of lab work - poor reference ranges, not knowing your own ideal numbers, etc - and why you should get it anyway.

Tuna dip, hash browns, homemade ranch, and more!

A quick take on strategies that will help. And be patient with yourself! Exercise, protein, music, small routines, slowing down, recognizing the role of feelings in distractibility.

The tricks that help us have a short experience when someone catches a stomach bug.

Rhonda is a home school mom of 3 and Catholic life coach who specializes in helping people overcome addiction to pornography. We talked about her work, the tools people use to overcome this and other…

Besides the 5 Love Languages, your family likely has many signs of love as part of your family culture. There are many that we cover in Girls Health Club and in Moms Club, to see the good in our own …

Top two ways you can help your daughter, by helping yourself so she can feel peace thinking about possible "mom life" in the future.