Relationships
April 22, 2026
by Kent Robinson, LPC Relationships shape much of our daily lives—at home, at work, and in our communities. At their best, they bring connection, support, and […]
March 23, 2026
What children learn at home shapes how they relate to others for life This article is also available as a printable download. From the earliest days of […]
June 25, 2025
by Justin Kasten, LPC-IT We’ve all felt it. That surge of frustration when something is unfair, when someone crosses a line, or when life simply doesn’t […]
May 6, 2024
By Angie Molkentin This article first appeared in the April 2024 WELS Women’s Ministry Newsletter. Have you been called to encourage someone who is lonely? Opportunities […]
November 22, 2023
By Julie Straseske, LPC This life offers amazing moments of pure joy. Your eyes well up with tears as your mother excitedly opens the gift you […]
March 15, 2023
By Kara Witthuhn School-Based Counselor “I’m so stressed out! How can I manage it?” When we talk about stress, we often refer to it as negative. […]
March 15, 2023
By Mary Gonring, MEd, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, Christian Family Solutions It is the night before an important test. Or the moment before stepping on stage […]
March 1, 2023
By Kara Witthuhn School-Based Wellness Specialist and Family Peer Specialist How do I know if a relationship is healthy or unhealthy? Great question, because how you […]
February 28, 2023
By Jane Mose, MA, Family Peer Specialist Earlier in this series, we looked at reasons children might argue with their parents frequently—particularly children who have experienced […]
February 28, 2023
By Jane Mose, MA, Family Peer Specialist Imagine this scenario: Your son has a project to do for an upcoming science fair. Yesterday he asked for […]
February 28, 2023
By Jane Mose, MA, Family Peer Specialist “I can do this!” That’s what I told myself when I was expecting my first child. My husband and […]
February 28, 2023
By Jane Mose, MA, Family Peer Specialist Children are an extraordinary blessing. Children who have extraordinary needs bring extra blessings along with extra challenges in parenting. […]
January 4, 2022
By Drew Dyrssen It’s 2022 and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our daily lives. Many continue to face restrictions, transitions, and health conditions, which have […]
December 18, 2021
By Jessica Smith, LMFT, BC-TMH Christmas lights are shining in the streets, holiday music is on the radio, and there are joyous celebration ads on television. […]
June 1, 2021
Effective communication is essential to having a healthy relationship. Being able to express your feelings and identify your needs with clarity is important for a happy […]
April 14, 2020
By Sheryl Cowling What comes to mind when you think of First Aid? A bandage, splint, or CPR? These are all good examples of strategies that […]
April 9, 2020
By Julie Robles “It’s not fair!” This statement always makes me think of a certain Calvin & Hobbes cartoon. Calvin asks his parents why he can’t […]
March 31, 2020
By Madeline Kelly This time of national crisis can be confusing, scary, and quite lonely. We are being advised to practice social distancing, avoid being in […]