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Enjoying Life with Young Children: 3 Simple Tips to Connect & Thrive
In this uplifting post, Dr. Dave Schramm reminds parents that time truly is love—especially with young children. He outlines three practical tips to help young families thrive: organize your life around your child, learn together, and celebrate each small step. With a reminder to unplug and engage fully, this post invites parents to cherish the everyday joys that shape childhood
8 Words For Resilience
8 Words for Raising Resilience. Search Inward, Turn Outward, Look Upward, and Press Forward! I also want to recommend a great book that you or loved ones may find helpful. It’s called “The Upward Spiral” by Alex Korb, and one of my all-time favorite books about this area.
Parenting Children Ages 2 - 6: Introduction
In this insightful introduction to the "Parenting Children Ages 2–6" series, Dr. Dave Schramm emphasizes the importance of viewing the world from your child's perspective. Drawing inspiration from Dr. Wally Goddard's "See the World Through My Eyes" resources, this post offers practical tips to navigate the unique challenges of parenting toddlers and preschoolers, fostering patience and deeper connection.
How an Outward Mindset will Improve Your Relationships
In this insightful post, Dr. Dave Schramm explores the concept of an "Outward Mindset"—a perspective that shifts focus from self-centeredness to understanding others. Drawing from personal experiences and the work of The Arbinger Institute, he illustrates how adopting this mindset can enhance communication, reduce conflicts, and foster deeper connections in relationships.
5 Steps To Improve Emotion Coaching Your Kids
Emotional Intelligence is a key factor to scholastic success. If you feel like you are playing referee while your kids argue, complain, and yell at each other, I have some quick and simple tips to share with you that will have your kids more focused and attuned to their feelings while you relax.
Three Essential Needs
Dr. Dave Schramm explores the three essential needs we all share: Safety, Satisfaction, and Connection. In this post, you’ll discover practical, quick strategies to strengthen these core needs, boosting your mental and emotional well-being while improving your relationships and professional life. Learn how focusing on these key areas can create lasting balance, joy, and connection at home and at work.
Dealing With Digital Distractions
Today, Dr. Dave shares eye-opening data and practical insights into the growing problem of digital distractions also known as “technoference”—how our devices can quietly sabotage real connection. Based on a study of 632 parents, he reveals that 88% believe technology disrupts relationships, with 70% noting interruptions to family time and 60% worried about its impact on parent-child bonds. Explore how meeting our three essential needs—safety, satisfaction, and connection—can help us break free from digital distractions and reclaim meaningful moments.
Retrain Your Brain To Use Stress As A Benefit
Stress can negatively effect our health, mood, and well-being. But what if there was a way to retrain our brain to create positive effects from stress? Today Dr. Dave Schramm shares creative ways to train our brain to manage stress in positive ways that will lead to improved health, mental well-being, and overall happiness.
Welcome To Thrive In Five
Thrive in Five is designed to help you improve your relationships with your children, spouse, friends, and co-workers. Follow me on social media and YouTube to learn how to make the most of your relationships.