Entries by Cliff & Jenni

Family Fun – Day 4

April 9, 2020 in /by

Family Inspiration –  “The Turnaround”. Suggestion: Have a ‘family fun hour’ each day where you are intentional about growing your family connection and values. Research shows: Strong families demonstrate appreciation and affection for each other. Check out earlier posts https://www.facebook.com/excelmarriages/posts/3611311745607415 https://www.facebook.com/excelmarriages/posts/3613499812055275 https://www.facebook.com/excelmarriages/posts/3617239448347978 Today: “The Turnaround” Family Challenge The whole family stands on a large mat. The […]

Family Fun – Day 3

April 9, 2020 in /by

Family Game – Teamwork & Encouragement Family help? VIRUS ALLERT!! 28 Days of Quarantine! Let us help you turn this time into a positive time. Research shows there are 6 fundamental characteristics of a strong family: 1. Strong families demonstrate appreciation and affection for each other. We hope you are enjoying using your ‘family appreciation […]

Family Fun – Day 2

April 9, 2020 in /by

Family Game – Communication & Trust COVID 19 and the 28 days isolation brings a new stress on families. Lets try and turn this situation forced upon us into a positive time and draw out the strengths inside your family. Suggestion: have a ‘family fun hour’ each day where you are intentional about growing your […]

Family Fun – Day 1

April 9, 2020 in /by

Family Activity – Appreciation & Affection International Strengths-Based Family Research has shown that there are 6 fundamental characteristics of strong families. Here’s the first one – follow us for more! 1. Strong families show appreciation and affection to each other: People in strong families care deeply for each other, let each other know this on […]

3 sections to a healthy family – ‘The House of Oneness’

October 30, 2019 in /by

Foundations: What is the ‘core value’ that your family is built upon? 4 Pillars that act as a frame work in a healthy family: Trust; Understanding; Respect and Love. 6 Characteristics that protect the family unit: Commitment; Time Together; Positive Communication; Expressing Appreciation; Spiritual Commitment; Conflict Resolution. HOUSE OF ONENESS: The concept, pictured above, is […]

3 sections to a healthy family – ‘The House of Oneness’ (Part 2)

October 30, 2019 in /by

Foundations: What is the ‘core value’ that your family is built upon?  4 Pillars that act as a frame work in healthy families: Trust; Understanding; Respect and Love are the keys for unity in a healthy family.  6 Characteristics that protect the family unit: Commitment; Time Together; Positive Communication; Expressing Appreciation; Spiritual Commitment; Conflict Resolution.  […]

3 sections to a healthy family – ‘The House of Oneness’ (Part 3)

October 30, 2019 in /by

Foundations: What is the ‘core value’ that your family is built upon?  4 Pillars that act as frame work in a healthy family: Trust; Understanding; Respect and Love are the keys for unity in a healthy family.  6 Characteristics that protect the family unit: Commitment; Time Together; Positive Communication; Expressing Appreciation; Spiritual Commitment; Conflict Resolution.  […]

Strong Families

October 29, 2019 in /by

6 CHARACTERISTICS OF STRONG FAMILIES Have you ever wondered what makes a family strong? Have you looked at some families that seem to have it all together, there seems to be unity; they’re not arguing all the time; and they enjoy being together? When we had young children, we used to watch other families and […]

HELP!

March 17, 2018 in /by

I was reading an article the other day about why couples leave it so long to seek help for their relationships.  This got me thinking too.  Is it really because of the feeling of shame, or failure that stop couples seeking help earlier?  Five, ten, twenty, thirty plus years some couples wait – not doing […]

‘Peaches and Cream’ – I feel robbed!!!!

September 16, 2017 in /by

You got to love this simple dessert – Peaches and Cream! It is a heavenly combination. I am reminded of this every time I spot the bold ‘Peaches and Cream’ signage here in Auckland city – oh but wait – that’s right – it isn’t a beautiful dessert shop – it is an adult sex […]