It was all Janice could do not to scream. Her seven-year-old daughter, Sophie, had just asked, “Mom, can I have some candy?” “Not right now, it’s too close to dinner,” Janice replied. “Why NOT?!” Sophie shrieked. “You just don’t love me!” (and the tantrum began) This kind of thing was happening more and more.  Sophie… More...

What’s the difference between salad and garbage? Time! If you have ever eaten part of a salad, then gone back to finish it the next day, you know what I mean.  Given enough time, it wilts, it spoils, and the next thing you know, it’s garbage. That can and does happen in our relationships, too.… More...