Have you ever gone on a trip without your children or spouse and heard the words “I missed you” upon your return? It warms your heart that someone cared enough to miss you, and makes you feel valued and loved. It affirms that your presence makes a difference. Recently, I went to visit some of…
Month: March 2026
7 Steps for Step Grandparents
You will be amazed at how quickly a grandparent can fall in love with more kids. Step grandparents often share that they have a fabulous love relationship and a beautiful bond with their step grandkids. These little hearts and minds don’t view them as a step anything. They are just Nana or Grandpa.
A March Season of Life
For most of us, March marks the return of spring, and with it, new vegetation, multiple shades of green, milder temperatures, and bright blue skies. Yet March is a month known for its changeability. Sometimes, within just a few hours, spring-like weather morphs into strong, biting winds, severe storms, or a sudden return to frigid…
Struggling With Communication? 5 Tips to Build Connection and Rekindle Intimacy in Marriage
If you’re an empty-nest wife feeling like your conversations with your husband feel flat, shallow, or tense lately, this one’s for you. So many wives tell me: “We’re talking, but we’re not connecting.” Or: “He doesn’t open up.” Or the classic: “We’re good, but something feels off.” Here’s the truth no one tells you: Communication problems are rarely communication…
Friendship After 60: How to Build and Keep Meaningful Connections in This Season of Life
One of the biggest myths about aging is this—by 60, you already have your people. The truth? Friendship after 60 can become more complicated than it was at 30. Children grow up. Careers end. Friends move. Health changes. Some friendships quietly fade. And suddenly, the circle looks smaller. If you’ve ever thought, “Why does making…




