Real Connection supports us create a joyful home. We all want this so what are the key ingredients and why don't we do it more often?...

"Empathy has no script. There is no right way or wrong way to do it. It’s simply listening, holding space, withholding judgment,...

I am feeling sad this morning. Tears streaming down my face. My chest is heavy. I yearn for comfort and my dog Kona was such a good...

I was feeling great. Having a good day and in a good mindset. Then my husband made a joking remark about how I hadn't done an insurance...

I was running with my friend when she said, “Hey, I have some news and you may have some feelings about it.“ She proceeded to tell me...

I had a chance to listen to Brene Brown's podcasts recently which I love. I got so many a-ha ideas that I'm wanting to share with you!...

How are you? I ask this as an honest question, not just a social pleasantry. Too often we are in autopilot and automatically say, "Fine....

When your kids are yelling, hitting, throwing things, kicking in doors, fighting with siblings, resisting school, not cooperating to get...

Undesirable behavior at home? This is the second in a series on challenging behavior, a big, agonizing, unruly topic. We'll focus on why...

In our home, challenging behavior looked like the stubborn, defiant, scowling red face of our 6 year old daughter. It sounded like, "I...