Before you speak, think - is it TRUE? is it HELPFUL? is it INSPIRING? is it NECESSARY? is it KIND?

Simplifying Parenting: Becoming a Respectful Family

This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series Family Character Focus™

There are many things we wish we did better as a family, and this year we decided to simplify our process by doing one Family Character Focus™ each month, instead of trying to haphazardly work on 20 things at a time. Our theory is that we’ll feel less crazy that way and make better progress. The goal […]

Becoming a Family Who Communicates Well - activities, tips, printables, and more! | Family Character Focus™, Simplifying Intentional Parenting

Simplifying Parenting: Becoming a Family Who Communicates Well

This entry is part 2 of 4 in the series Family Character Focus™

There are many things we wish we did better as a family, and this year we decided to simplify our process by doing one Family Character Focus™ each month, instead of trying to haphazardly work on 20 things at a time. Our theory is that we’ll feel less crazy that way and make better progress. The goal […]

Becoming a More Loving Family - activities, tips, printables, and more! | Family Character Focus™, Simplifying Intentional Parenting

Simplifying Parenting: Becoming a More Loving Family

This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series Family Character Focus™

There are many things we wish we did better as a family, and this year we decided to simplify our process by doing one Family Character Focus™ each month, instead of trying to haphazardly work on 20 things at a time. Our theory is that we’ll feel less crazy that way and make better progress. The goal […]