In this episode, I answer some questions about conflict and relationships and I share some thoughts about the Gabby Petito murder.

Stop avoiding your best friend! Almost all of your relationships will instantly improve.

Motivation is nice but inadequate. Alone, it does almost nothing for us, but when we add it to another ingredient, potential outcomes are almost unlimited.

Change is hard? But why is it hard? This episode dives into that question and explores how we can use that to our advantage.

How do we navigate technology and our children's use of it? Can we maximize the benefits and minimize the potential dangers?

What is being discouraged is a good thing?

What is the difference between kind and nice? Why does it matter? How about hurtful and harmful? This episode plumbs the depths of these questions.

Dear Christian Friends, please stop acting like Jesus is in your political party. This episode has a short rant and request for my Christian friends. It also offers 7 tips for a less stressful school year. Tip #4: You don't have to do your child's homework or even help with it. Enjoy.

A common refrain that I and other therapists hear regularly is that parents find it hard to spend time with their kids. They often face rejection or want to solve a problem their child doesn't want to be solved. This episode deals with some strategies or guidelines to spend time with your children.

Let's talk about family vacations that aren't fun because, well because, family is there. That was the theme of some emails this summer and I felt it was time to offer some help. Plus, I discuss how setting personal intentions out of realistic expectations can be very beneficial.