55 minutes

The word "no" is one of the first words we learn to say. While "no" is a powerful and sometimes necessary word, if we abuse it, both as children and as parents, it can cause "no" to lose the power it should have.

In this episode Ben and Rachel talk about practical alternatives to the word "no" that will lead to better communication and will give "no" its proper place in the family's vocabulary.

44 minutes

Sometimes as families we face circumstances that feel overwhelming. Even normal day to day family life can feel overwhelming at times. In these strained moments we often find ourselves in survival mode, just trying to get through the week, or the month, or the year.

In this episode, Ben and Rachel talk about what it looks like to be in survival mode, and how to get out of survival mode, even in the midst of difficult circumstances, by shifting our focus to our family's values.