by Teri Claassen | Nov 24, 2021 | Holidays
Happy Thanksgiving week! There are many “traditions” people have to count their blessings and claim a mindset of thankfulness for this time of year. Doing this is a great practice that helps fight discontentment, depression, and gives you new lenses on all...
by Teri Claassen | Nov 16, 2021 | Holidays
Have you ever considered the impact that gratitude can have on your life? It can shift your lens in life, impact your relationships, and remind you of all God has done in your life. My family has a Thanksgiving journal that we write in every Thanksgiving season. For...
by Teri Claassen | Nov 10, 2021 | Holidays
Have you ever been grateful for a hard time after you’ve gone through it? Is there a moment you can look back and see growth and change that happened because of pain? Have you realized there are reasons to be thankful for pain? In this Thanksgiving season, I...
by Teri Claassen | Nov 3, 2021 | Holidays
Gratitude. There are days I lose sight of it more than others. When life is crazy busy, I find myself saying, “I wish I had…” so much more than I say, “I’m so glad I have…”. I don’t always have a focus on thankfulness,...
by Teri Claassen | Oct 21, 2021 | Parenting
Do you lack motivation to parent well? Are you exhausted in your parenting journey? The “should’s” and “ought to’s” of the parenting world can be overwhelming. Reading the latest books, tips, and ideas for being an A+ parent are...
by Teri Claassen | Oct 6, 2021 | Relationships
If you’re a parent, you probably know the impact of a greeting when your child welcomes you home with open arms and a loud squealing “Mommmmmmy” or “Daddddddy”. Doesn’t that warm welcome feel good? Unfortunately outside of...
by Teri Claassen | Sep 22, 2021 | Relationships
Are you friends with your spouse? Relationship expert and researcher, John Gottman, has found that friendship is the foundation of a healthy relationship and connection. His research shows that “long-term vitality and connection is maintained through moments of...
by Teri Claassen | Sep 8, 2021 | Marriage
Do you know your spouse? Like really know them? You may be wondering how to help your spouse feel known and the following tips can help. These 5 things in the picture are very special to me. They bring me to tears each time I unwrap them and put them on our Christmas...
by Teri Claassen | Aug 25, 2021 | Grief Issues
Have you ever had any unhappy anniversaries? Many times there will be painful events in life that get triggered each year by the date or season that they originally happened. Have you ever notice yourself to be in a funk and feeling down for no apparent reason and...
by Teri Claassen | Aug 11, 2021 | Communication
Have you ever regretted something you said and wished would be intentional with your words? Words can be uplifting and degrading. They can be inspiring and painful. Words can cause a smile and tears. Words are like toothpaste because once they are out there, you...
