Finding Joy in NOTHING

2018-09-13T23:43:33+00:00

by Mark Timm, CEO Ziglar Family Last week was my wife, Ann’s, 40th birthday. I wanted to make this milestone as memorable and special for her as possible, so I invited her to choose whatever she would like to do, and I’d make it happen. Ann decided she wanted to go to Destin, Florida, rent [...]

Finding Joy in NOTHING2018-09-13T23:43:33+00:00

“There’s Nothing New Under The Sun”

2018-09-13T23:43:34+00:00

by Mark Timm, CEO Ziglar Family   I’ve noticed that when a first-time mom- or dad-to-be gets around other parents, it’s like a geyser of advice erupts, and everyone starts sharing their best “do this” and “don’t do that” tips. If they’re wise, the new parents will soak up as much of that practical wisdom [...]

“There’s Nothing New Under The Sun”2018-09-13T23:43:34+00:00

Teens: Not for the Faint of Heart

2018-09-13T23:43:40+00:00

by Mark Timm, CEO Ziglar Family Are you the parent of a teen or pre-teen?  If so, then maybe you’ll agree: parenting teenagers and pre-teens is not for the faint of heart!  Starting somewhere around 7th grade, it seems that our sweet little kiddos turn into hormonal whirlwinds, blowing hot and then cold, leaving parents [...]

Teens: Not for the Faint of Heart2018-09-13T23:43:40+00:00

Back-to-School Family Chaos? Try This!

2018-09-13T23:43:45+00:00

by Mark Timm, CEO Ziglar Family It’s that time again! Back-to-school season has begun all around the country, and whether your kids have started back already or won’t until after Labor Day, it’s time for families to get back into the school year routine again. To be honest, as much as we love the laid-back, [...]

Back-to-School Family Chaos? Try This!2018-09-13T23:43:45+00:00

Is the 21st century’s newest “cancer” attacking your family?

2018-09-13T23:43:45+00:00

Note from Mark Timm, CEO Ziglar Family:  This week, we’re pleased to have as our Ziglar Family guest blogger author, speaker, and confessed recovering ego-holic, tim allston. (Yes, he prefers to have his name in lower case letters… you’ll see why!) In 1997, tim was privileged to meet Zig Ziglar, who encouraged him to pursue [...]

Is the 21st century’s newest “cancer” attacking your family?2018-09-13T23:43:45+00:00

July 2017 Thrive Family Resource: Eye-Opening Truths That Help Men, Women, and Relationships

2018-09-13T23:43:46+00:00

July 2017 Thrive Family Resource: Eye-Opening Truths That Help Men, Women, and Relationships   July Thrive Family Focus Expert, Shaunti Feldhahn, has shared with us a 2-page download especially for use by Thrive community members. She wanted to share some simple, yet effective, tips and strategies for better understanding and communicating with our spouse. With this ready-to-print resource, you will learn: [...]

July 2017 Thrive Family Resource: Eye-Opening Truths That Help Men, Women, and Relationships2018-09-13T23:43:46+00:00

How to Make Your Husband Feel Amazing with One Powerful Phrase

2018-09-13T23:43:46+00:00

Note from Mark Timm, CEO Ziglar Family:  We are honored to welcome Shaunti Feldhahn as our Ziglar Family guest blogger this week.  Helping people thrive in life and relationships is Shaunti’s driving passion, supported by her research projects and writing. After starting out with a Harvard graduate degree and experience on Wall Street, her life [...]

How to Make Your Husband Feel Amazing with One Powerful Phrase2018-09-13T23:43:46+00:00

July 2017 Thrive Family Focus: What Your Husband or Wife Wish You Knew But Will Never Tell You

2018-09-13T23:43:48+00:00

July 2017 Thrive Family Focus: What Your Husband or Wife Wish You Knew But Will Never Tell You (Shaunti Feldhahn)  Welcome to the July Thrive Family Focus Interview! This month, Mark Timm sits down with researcher and  best-selling author Shaunti Feldhahn to discuss her research findings on the hard-wired differences between men and women and how this [...]

July 2017 Thrive Family Focus: What Your Husband or Wife Wish You Knew But Will Never Tell You2018-09-13T23:43:48+00:00

4 Key Tips for Memorable Family Road Trips

2018-09-13T23:43:48+00:00

by Mark Timm, CEO Ziglar Family There are a few things that I always associate with summer:  watermelon, fireflies (or lightening bugs for my southern friends), baseball, swimming in the lake, and our family road trips! A few years ago, we set a family goal of taking a road trip around the country.  All eight [...]

4 Key Tips for Memorable Family Road Trips2018-09-13T23:43:48+00:00

Why Your Marriage Needs a Weekend Getaway

2018-09-13T23:43:49+00:00

Note from Mark Timm, CEO Ziglar Family:  This week's blog post comes from our Ziglar Family founding partner, Bill Blankschaen.  Proud husband for nearly 20 years and father of 6 awesome kids, Bill is an author, entrepreneur, and founder of StoryBuilders. He's worked with thousands of families as a school administrator, pastor, and counselor and [...]

Why Your Marriage Needs a Weekend Getaway2018-09-13T23:43:49+00:00