Bringing Compassion to Parenting

Since I consider the book Between Parent and Child by Haim Ginott to be a masterwork of empathetic, yet disciplined child raising, I was delighted when Haim’s widow, Alice Ginott, gave me her approval to update and … Read more

Simple Miracles and Big Blessings in my Journey with Meridian Magazine

Most miracles are subtle. They can only be discerned with the eye of faith.

I sat down at a World Family Policy Forum on January 15, 1999. I am always interested in the latest thinking about families. … Read more

Most Parenting Programs are at Odds with the Gospel

H. Wallace Goddard

The war in heaven was fought over agency—the ability and privilege God gives us to choose and act for ourselves. The war on earth continues to be about agency. That enduring war extends into our homes where … Read more

Why I Wrote a Book Combining Religion and Research with Relationships

When I began a PhD program in Family Life at Utah State University, Nancy and I were worried about the potentially corrosive effects of research on our testimonies. Would the messages of science undermine our commitment to the gospel of … Read more

The Relationship Books that Change Everything

Recently, I shared some ideas from some of my favorite relationship books with a friend. He seemed quite amazed by the many, rich insights! He asked me to share my list of all-time favorite books that deal with family relationships … Read more