Cindy and Scott - along with special guests Chelsea and Matt - discuss the joys and challenges of traveling with friends. 

Cindy and Scott discuss key practices to finding joy and meaning during more trying stages of life. Cutting out unnecessary stressors and being intentional about including joy-building activities can help life return to a better balance.

Scott and Cindy discuss the potential relationship pitfall of taking your family's side over your spouse's. It's important to establish firm boundaries early on so the relationship is secure and all involved parties can get on the same page.

Cindy and Scott discuss some of the challenges presented by trying to give teenage kids what they need while also protecting the marriage relationship and individual needs. Boundaries are essential.

Cindy and Scott discuss ways to recognize and resolve hidden resentment before it turns into a blowup. Spoiler alert: open communication helps.

Cindy and Scott discuss the difference between fairness and equality, with specific reference to how we treat our kids. As always, communication is key to make sure our kids understand we have their best interests at heart.

Cindy and Scott discuss the importance of implementing consequences that are based on love and teaching our kids helpful lessons. Arbitrary consequences based on frustration are seldom, if ever, helpful.

We don't always share the same passions as the people we love. Instead of assuming their goals and projects are unimportant or frivolous, we can create an open dialogue to foster understanding. 

Cindy and Scott discuss life situations that force us to give up or rise to the occasion. Several factors should be considered to make sure we aren't giving up for the wrong reasons. 

Scott and Cindy discuss concerns about their kids' occasional failure to show proper respect, for authority figures as well as for sacred times or spaces. Possible solutions include modeling proper behavior and utilizing strategic compromise.

Scott and Cindy discuss Glennon Doyle's latest book, Untamed. Living an authentic life requires making sacrifices and going against the grain, but the rewards are worth the effort. 

Scott and Cindy discuss the importance of finding a middle ground to ensure both partners get what they need. If we shut down when the situation feels uncomfortable, we're placing the whole burden on our partners.

Cindy and Scott take turns posing each other questions about their relationship, from dating life to the present. Meaningful conversations and unexpected questions build the relationship while keeping things fresh.

Scott and Cindy discuss how they can more effectively communicate when they discover each other's potentially bothersome habits. Reframing the situation into a team dynamic can help decrease conflict and foster cooperation.

Scott asks Cindy to share some tips on how he can interact more effectively with the kids when he's home from work. As it turns out, many problems may solve themselves if you know when to keep your mouth shut! 

Scott and Cindy share some of their homeschooling experiences, successes, and failures!

Scott and Cindy discuss principles learned from the book Extreme Ownership, written by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. If we can learn to take responsibility for our part in problems, we will model that behavior to our team--including our kids--and create a more functional, successful organization.

Scott and Cindy discuss the inevitability of arguments within a relationship and how to avoid falling into toxic habits within these arguments. Depending on the nature of the disagreement, solutions may come in the form of rules, systems, or compromise.

Cindy and Scott discuss points from the book "Pride and Joy: A Guide to Understanding Your Child's Emotions and Solving Family Problems." Their conversation largely centers around the importance of praising our children and how to do it effectively.

Cindy and Scott discuss the family contract they set up a few months ago, including both successes and challenges that have come up as a result. Regardless of the exact outcome, setting goals and following up gives endless learning opportunities.

Cindy and Scott discuss the unavoidable emotional rollercoaster that accompanies parenting, along with some ideas of how to recognize and process emotions that may be clogging up our emotional pipes.

Scott and Cindy discuss factors leading to stress around the Holidays, as well as strategies that have helped make things more manageable in their home at year's end.

Cindy and Scott discuss pieces of conventional wisdom--some more useful than others--that have been shared with them over the years. 

Have you ever found your partner's apology to be a bit lacking? Or given a lackluster apology yourself? Scott and Cindy discuss the elements of a true apology and how to use these tools to strengthen your relationships.