The Journal
Reflection
How is everyone really doing?
Every essay on Reflection, strongest first. Each answers one real question, then gives you one thing to try this week.
Step back now and then, and look at each person clearly.
- Who is thriving
- Who is tired
- Who needs you
7 essays
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What should be on a family meeting agenda?
A Simple Family Meeting Agenda You Can Use Tonight
Build the meeting around the life of the family, and problems find their proper size.
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How do I cope with the empty nest and reconnect with my spouse?
Taking Stock When the Children Leave Home
Honor the years behind you before you plan the years ahead.
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How do we stay connected as a couple with kids?
The Weekly Couple Check-In: Keeping Small Things Small
Small things stay small when they have a protected place to be said.
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How do we teach kids to be grateful?
A Family Gratitude Practice That Isn't Forced
Gratitude grows from noticing, not from being told to feel it.
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What are good check-in questions for families?
Check-In Questions That Get Past "Good"
A specific question tells someone you want their story, not just their answer.
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How do I check in with my teen without them shutting down?
Checking In With a Teenager Without an Interrogation
Be available without demanding, and the door stays open.
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How often should we have family meetings?
How Often Should a Family Meet?
Meet as little as you can while still staying close and coordinated.
See where your family already stands
The assessment takes a few minutes, needs no email, and ends with a seven-day practice for the part of family life with the most room to grow.