Category Archives: Family

Essential

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Jason

We’re days away from the most important election of our lives. At least that’s what we’re told. On Election Day, I’ll be 48 years old. By my count, this is about the 7th or 8th time in my adult life … Continue reading →

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Carrying the Grief

Posted on October 20, 2024 by Jason

I read a poem the other day by a writer named Liz Newman. She talks about missing someone as an experience of simultaneously carrying both grief and love. When you think about it, grief and love come from the same … Continue reading →

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2024 MLB Playoff Picks: Championship Series Round

Posted on October 12, 2024 by Jason

I’ve really enjoyed the postseason so far and it’s always fun making these picks with Sunny and Joshua. After the Wild Card Round, Sunny was 3-1; I was sitting at 2-2; and Joshua was bringing up the rear at 1-3. … Continue reading →

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Boundaries in Families, Part 3

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Jason

Within our families, we are trying to balance being connected with standing separately. Psychologists refer to this as self-differentiation. This is when I can voice my own thoughts or views, even if they’re different than yours. And yet, while doing … Continue reading →

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Boundaries in Families, Part 2

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Jason

That leads us to a helpful metaphor for this series: walls vs. fences. Walls are barriers. They don’t allow access. A wall keeps the bad things out and protects that which is good. A wall is the most rigid boundary … Continue reading →

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Boundaries in Families, Part 1

Posted on October 6, 2024 by Jason

Family is where we learn about the importance of boundaries. Your Mom and Dad taught you about “Yes” and “No,” about how to behave and — just as importantly — how NOT to behave. Family is where we learn about … Continue reading →

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2024 MLB Playoff Picks: Divisional Round

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Jason

After one round, Sunny is looking good, especially with those Royals and Tigers picks. Sunny: 3-1 Jason: 2-2 Joshua: 1-3 Round two features some major star power: Shohei (the NL MVP), Aaron Judge (the AL MVP), Tarik Skubal (the AL … Continue reading →

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MLB 2024 Playoff Picks: Wild Card Round

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Jason

Taking a break from my usual posting schedule this week due to fall break. But I am taking time to make our family’s annual predictions as we follow the MLB playoffs. Tigers vs. Astros Jason: Astros; Joshua: Astros; Sunny: Tigers … Continue reading →

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Developing Healthy Boundaries: The Principle of Respect, Part 4

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Jason

The boundary problem of control Loving people well means respecting their boundaries. To disregard someone’s boundaries is to attempt to exert control over them. As we noted in yesterday’s post, compliant people have a hard time saying no. And controlling … Continue reading →

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Developing Healthy Boundaries: The Principle of Respect, Part 3

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Jason

The boundary problem of compliance Compliance is when we don’t respect ourselves enough to maintain healthy boundaries. Compliant people have “fuzzy” boundaries. Their “yes” and their “no” doesn’t really mean anything. An example of this is the person who claims … Continue reading →

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