1. Purpose 2. Unity 3. Individuality 4. Curiosity 5. Care 6. Consistency 7. Authenticity. Clearly defined roles and responsibilities are a crucial first step in the pursuit of consistency in our daily life rhythms. Sometimes dividing up responsibilities happens completely organically. Other times, it takes some intentional discussion, or even some productive debate. Either way,…
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Rhythmic CARE: Small Things, Done With Great Love (5 of 7)
1. Purpose 2. Unity 3. Individuality 4. Curiosity 5. Care 6. Consistency 7. Authenticity. Caring for our partner is something that can actually be quite simple to do. It is also something that can easily get left behind as the demands of family life grow. As parents, we show care for our young kids all…
Rhythmic CURIOSITY: Deepening Connection by Asking Genuine Questions (4 of 7)
1. Purpose 2. Unity 3. Individuality 4. Curiosity 5. Care 6. Consistency 7. Authenticity. Sustaining and strengthening relational curiosity about our partner, even once we are committed, established, and secure in our relationship, is vital to staying close throughout our lifetime together. Express relational curiosity and care by asking genuine questions Asking one another questions,…
Rhythmic INDIVIDUALITY: Sameness May Seem Easy, But Is Not Always a Sign of Strength (3 of 7)
1. Purpose 2. Unity 3. Individuality 4. Curiosity 5. Care 6. Consistency 7. Authenticity. Our individuality is something that we each bring to our relationships. We tend to enjoy finding other individuals who are similar to us and as society, we organize ourselves into groups based on our similarities … similar hobbies, passions, professions, skills,…
Rhythmic UNITY as Parents: Pulling In the Same Direction & Keeping it That Way Over Time (2 of 7)
1. Purpose 2. Unity 3. Individuality 4. Curiosity 5. Care 6. Consistency 7. Authenticity. Carving out time and space to cultivate unity as parents makes it possible for us to pull in the same direction as a team. And, to keep it that way over time! Cultivating unity as parents takes communication Cultivating unity as…
How to Implement 7 Principles of Parenting Teamwork (1 of 7)
1. Purpose 2. Unity 3. Individuality 4. Curiosity 5. Care 6. Consistency 7. Authenticity. These ideas and principles connected to parenting teamwork feel more approachable when we consider ways to incorporate them into our lives rhythmically. Teamwork is something that characterizes the way partners and families do life together. Rhythms help us engage the things…
Cultivate Meaningful Family Traditions – 10 Helpful Questions
When we cultivate meaningful family traditions, we nurture our unique family cultures! Being intentional about which rhythms we choose to carry on or create for our families is an important first step. Some memories are lasting and some are fleeting. Though we believe it’s the compounding effect of day-to-day moments that most significantly shapes our…
Yearly Rhythms Are Significant, Though More Rare
Yearly rhythms are significant and hold an important place in our families and homes, even though they are more rare. This Easter weekend, we are considering and reflecting on why yearly rhythms feel so special. Why are they so important? Rhythms that are daily, weekly, or monthly may seem more significant because their impact is…
A Flexible Framework, Not a Rigid Routine, is the Best Kind of Life Rhythm
I’m doing just fine if they need me, I’ll be underneath the palm trees” Surfaces – Palm trees Life rhythms provide a flexible framework that help our families. Flexible … not rigid! Rhythms provide a framework for life. Our kids experience this as stability, which makes them feel more secure and more confident. But rhythms…
A Practical Way to Live into Our God-Given Identity
“And oh, all His banners over me are love.” Jordan Klassen, Strengthen Me With Raisins Life rhythms are a practical way to live into our God-given identity. However, our life rhythms (or absence of them) do not determine our value and worth as people and parents. We love sharing practical ways that help us overcome…
