Last show we talked about the importance of having structure in how you resolve conflict. So you can’t just go all willy-nilly during conflict and think you’re going to get anything solved. Become a member at SmalleyInstitute.com We’ve got hours of video from our best series (and my father’s) just waiting to show you the[...]

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Do you ever get into conflict? I’m in conflict every other day with my wife! And we help couples for a living! Today you are going to discover, possibly, the most important thing about resolving conflict…and you don’t know about it! But no longer, we are going to reveal this truth as we unpack resolving[...]

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So you’re child has ADHD…good! It’s not the end of the world, and we’ve got 25 tips for how to manage it in your family from the authors of my favorite book on ADHD! NOTES The 25 tips (Driven to Distraction by Hallowell & Ratey) Get an accurate diagnosis Educate the family, every one in[...]

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ADHD doesn’t just impact kids, it also impacts marriages.  This week we unpack exactly what me and Amy had to do in order to handle my ADHD as a couple. NOTES The 25 tips (Driven to Distraction by Hallowell & Ratey) Get an accurate diagnosis Keep a sense of humor Declare a truce Set up[...]

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I was born with ADHD, yet, it wasn’t popular when I was a child in school. Consequently my parents never had me medicated, nor do I ever remember a teacher suggesting I be medicated. Somehow, I was able to graduate high school, college, and complete a Master’s degree in clinical psychology. Medicine isn’t a bad[...]

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Hello, my name is Michael Smalley and I’ve got ADHD. Now what? ADHD is more diagnosed today than any time in history! You need to know what it is and how to respond to it if you’re going to live a happy/healthy life. If you’re a parent, then you really need to pay close attention,[...]

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The worst infection of all a person can get is unresolved anger! It destroys your life and negatively impacts everything that is most important to you. Current examples: Ferguson, Eric Garner (I can’t breathe), Trayvon Martin, Your family visiting for the holidays. Symptoms of an Anger Infection: Unforgiveness Bitterness Irritations Health problems Stress Vices Self[...]

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Adolf Hitler, Judas Iscariot, Vlad the Impaler, Jeffrey Dahmer, Muammar Gaddafi, so what do all these people have in common? They were all extremely difficult people! Today you’re going to learn 4 things you can do to survive the difficult people in your life. They might not be a Dahmer or Hitler, but they cause[...]

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“It may seem to parents that teenagers pick a fight over the tiniest details or problems – and they’re probably right. But scientists have found that teenagers’ brains shut down in the face of maternal criticism, meaning young adults really do react in a disproportionately emotional manner. Brain scans revealed that in the face of[...]

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The last show was an interview with the guy who saved my marriage. Dr. Scott Stanley is a brilliant researcher in marriage, and he can predict divorce with over 90% accuracy based on just 4 ways you might respond to conflict. If you haven’t left a review yet in iTunes, don’t be shy, it’s easy[...]

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