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DR. JANTZ BLOG
Do Your Wants Masquerade As Needs?
Who hasn’t viewed an irate toddler in a store, yelling at the top of his tiny lungs, demanding the object of his heart’s desire?...
The Need for Control in Dependent People
Somebody upstairs thought it was a good idea for Randy to show the new guy around the plant. As if Randy had the time...
Boys Relate to the World Through Motion
One study says that male brains are designed to connect perception and coordinated action, while female brains are designed to communicate between analytical and...
Remember A Spirit of Kindness in Our Quest for Strength
There’s something important in our quest for strength and courage, and that’s a spirit of kindness. Too often we teach our children the verse,...
Little Boys Versus Little Girls: The Pendulum of Separation
Given my line of work, I see the relational damage done by distinct, detached fathers. I see the physical damage done by abusive, violent...
Is Your Child a Visual, Auditory or Kinesthetic Learner?
Each child has a way of learning which resonates with them. What type is your child? Understanding how your child processes information (and even...
Taking a Multivitamin and Omega-3s
People today have pretty stressful lives. I know I do, with the demands of running The Center, writing and speaking, commitments to my faith...
Bind Your Happiness to God’s Approval
Over and over again, I have heard the anguished cry of someone saying to me, "But it's not fair!" Often I cannot offer them...
Validate Yourself and Know Your Worth
It is very easy to fall into the trap of thinking your worth as a person also comes from what you do instead of...
Technology: Keeping Track of Your Teenager
“Where is Andy? Did you call his phone?” Brad was torn between frustration and concern, so he settled for both. “Of course, I did,”...
Nothing is Etched in Stone
On my desk at The Center in Edmonds, Washington, is a beautiful, flat rock. Carved into this rock that I use as a paperweight...
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