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Perspectives

Perspectives

Videos, conversations, and podcast episodes on emotional leadership and family transformation.
19
Oct
A couple enjoying a moment outdoors, with the woman playfully leaning on the man's back. Both are smiling amidst a sunlit, bl

Family Playfulness: Building Shared Laughter Without Dismissing Conflict

Family humour works best when it is shared freely and nobody has to become the joke. This article focuses on
2 min read
27
Sep
A couple looking at each other smiling, with a woman on the left and a man on the right. They have gray hair and wear dark sw

Eighteen Approval-Seeking Patterns to Notice Without Labelling Yourself

Approval-seeking is worth examining when it repeatedly overrides your judgment, values, capacity, or honest expression. No single behaviour proves insecurity
2 min read
14
Aug
A smiling family—father, mother, and daughter—sits together on a couch with popcorn. Text on the image reads: "Using Humor to

Using Humour During Family Conflict: When It Helps and When It Hurts

Humour can soften a disagreement when both people feel respected and the underlying concern still gets addressed. It can make
4 min read
11
Aug
Silhouette of an adult and a boy holding hands at sunset, with clouds in the sky and large white text that reads, "Positive M

Positive Male Role Models for Boys: What to Look For and How to Be One

A positive male role model gives a boy a repeated example of how a man treats people, handles disappointment, and
2 min read
19
Jul
Family Conflict Resolution: A Practical Way to Disagree Without Losing Connection

Family Conflict Resolution: A Practical Way to Disagree Without Losing Connection

Resolving family conflict means understanding the disagreement, making space for each person's needs, and choosing a workable next
2 min read
12
Jul
A family of four walks hand in hand on a sidewalk in front of a white wall. The father and mother are in the middle, holding

Parenting as a Team Without Losing Your Marriage

Parenting can put pressure on a loving marriage through workload, interrupted sleep, competing expectations, and reduced time together. A useful
2 min read
28
Jun
The cover of "The Shallows" by Nicholas Carr features the title, "How the Internet Is Changing the Way We Think, Read and Rem

The Shallows: A Family-Life Reflection on Nicholas Carr's Argument

In The Shallows, Nicholas Carr examines how internet use may shape attention and our capacity for sustained reading and thought.
2 min read
14
Jun
The cover of "The Tech-Wise Family" by Andy Crouch features an orange background with the title and subtitle in white: "Every

The Tech-Wise Family: What Its Central Question Means for Your Home

Andy Crouch's The Tech-Wise Family asks families to consider how technology shapes the people they are becoming. Its
2 min read
24
May
Close-up of the lower half of a man's face, showcasing a well-groomed beard and mustache that exhibit masculine qualities. He

Ten Qualities Worth Developing Beyond Trying to Look Manly

There is no universal list of traits that makes every woman attracted to a man. Preferences and relationships differ. The
2 min read
10
May
A silhouette of a person walking towards a glowing orb, surrounded by a vortex-like tunnel. The text overlay reads, "MEN GOT

A Personal Code for the Man You Want to Be at Home

A personal code is a small set of principles you use to guide decisions and behaviour. Its value is not
2 min read