America is experiencing an epidemic of frantic
frazzled families, over-committed and disconnected,
too busy and too stressed out to fully enjoy life
or each other. We go faster and faster, take on
more and more and often feel off balance, like
we are spinning out of control. I call this dizzybusy.
There seems to be little time
left to do the important things that connect us
as a family and allow us to create the loving,
supportive safe haven we all need at home. A happyhome
is more than a place to live. It’s the quality
of connection we have with others that makes us
feel "at home" no matter where we are.
It's the comfort of knowing that we belong somewhere
and we matter to someone. When we send our children
out into the world with a strong sense of family,
values and self, they are able to make good choices
based on those internalized values and they are
naturally drawn back to that loving, safe haven
we created for them at home. What we build inside
ourselves is what makes us strong, not what we
build around us. A happyhome
is like a family vaccination for the modern day
world. The happyhome
habits protect our loved ones from the inside
out and protect them when we are not there.
The happyhome habits are based on five scientifically proven "protective factors" that families need to be strong and happy in today’s world. They are simple, fun activities that make a big impact on family life and represent five different ways we build connections with our loved ones and weave the values that make us strong into our family life. They are dinner conversations, family fun nights, treasured traditions, the family story and unexpected gifts of love. The happyhome habits decrease stress and give us the confidence that we can be successful at work and great parents too. Read more about the happyhome habits here…
Complete with interesting statistics,
real life stories, five pull-out activities and
a personality test to identify your style of connecting,
this surprisingly simple, but remarkably powerful
book will become a trusted reference for families
everywhere who want to create a happyhome
for their loved ones.
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"We live in a world where there are countless things demanding our time, effort, and attention. Virtually everyone talks about spending more quality time with their family. The happyhome family guide will help us all do it."
Jim Stovall, President/Narrative Television Network, Author/The Ultimate Gift |
"What makes this book unique is its practical approach. Even those with very little time can benefit from what Lorle has created. The happyhome guide makes it simple, allowing you more time to spend enjoying your family!"
Eric and Jennifer Garcia, Co-Founders, Association of Marriage and Family Ministries, Inc. (AMFM) |
Want to learn more?
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