Just like your physical heart has four chambers that need to be consistently filled with life-giving blood, there are four emotional chambers of every man’s heart that need to be filled as well.  Here are the four chambers. Chamber 1, Validation. Validate his value, his gifts, his worthiness, and his manliness. A husband really does want his wife to see him as her superman, a man who can “leap tall buildings in a single bound.” Chamber 2, Respect. Respect his judgment, decisions, and abilities. A man needs his woman to value and trust his abilities, opinions and decisions, even if they prove to be wrong sometimes. A guy doesn’t want to be shot down before he even gives it a go.

For more on this topic on my blog, go to Filling the 4 Chambers of Your Husband's Heart.

There’s no doubt about it: Everyone wants respectful kids. But more often than not, children’s attitudes and behaviors are far from respectful. To combat this, here are 3 ways to train your children to be respectful. First, understand the problem. Focus on how your child treats you—with both their words and their attitude—instead of getting sidetracked by the specific incident at hand. Second, come up with a plan. Instead of relying on your anger or hurt, allow reason and love to dictate your parenting. Finally, be patient. Patterns take time to adjust. So be consistent and patient with your child. Keep in mind that though training your child to be respectful can be difficult, it’s always worth it.

For more on this topic from iMOM, go to Want Respectful Kids? Do This One Thing.

We’re constantly being bombarded by sexual images—in movies, magazines, television…the list goes on and on. And unfortunately, these seemingly small temptations have the power to ruin relationships. But instead of giving up and giving in, here are 3 ways to fight against sexual temptation. First, fight with your eyes. When tempted, don’t take that second look. Second, fight with your mind. Instead of dwelling on lustful thoughts, choose to take those thoughts captive and focus on what is pure and noble. Third, fight with your heart. Choose to cherish and honor your commitment to your wife—even when things are difficult. This is one battle you can’t afford to lose.

For more on this topic on my blog, go to the Every Man's Battle with Steve Arterburn podcast.

After raising 5 teenagers, my wife, Susan, and I have learned a few keys about communication. So here are 7 C’s for communicating with teens. First, be calm. Rather than go into a conversation angry or upset, be sure to keep calm. This creates an environment for you and your teen to talk without the pressure of emotions. Second, be confident. Teenagers can be very persuasive. But it’s important to stand your ground and be strong. Third, be clear. Don’t beat around the bush; be very clear in what you say so there can be no wiggle room. Keep those lines of communication open.

For more on this topic on my blog, go to 7 C's for Communicating with Teens.

Let’s face it: No family can be happy all the time. But having a vision of your family as truly happy most of the time is something worth thinking about. So here are 3 ways to be the happiest family on the block. First, spend time together. This means reserving time and energy for your kids in the evenings or on the weekends. Second, celebrate together. Create family traditions to help you celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and accomplishments. Finally, keep it real. This means taking time to sit down and share with your children what’s important in life, such as faith, kindness, and selflessness. So be the happiest family on the block!

For more on this topic from iMOM, go to How to Be the Happiest Family on the Block.

Before you pack your bags and call it quits, here are some questions to ask. First, ask, “Have we done everything we can to rehabilitate our marriage?” It’s important to fight hard for your marriage—whether it’s by seeking counseling, slaying addictions or reprioritizing your life. Second, ask, “Is there unresolved conflict?” Instead of covering up your hurts, try sharing and working through those feelings together. Third, ask, “Have we really considered how this will affect our children?” Studies show that kids who go through a divorce struggle much more than those who don’t.

For more on his topic on my blog, go to 6 Qiuestions to Ask Before You Call It Quits in Marriage.

Behind the bratty child may be a workaholic parent. Behind the gossiping man or woman might be an emotionally removed spouse. And behind the alcoholic son may be an abusive or alcoholic father.  We know the truth all too well: Hurt people hurt people. So how can you keep your hurts from leading you to hurt others? Here are 3 ways to break the cycle. First, explore old wounds. Admit you’ve been hurt and try to understand why that person had the power to hurt you so deeply. Second, examine your feelings. Because the only way to work through your pain is to truly feel it. Finally, forgive the person who has hurt you. Forgiveness is not earned, it’s given.

For more on this topic from All Pro Dad, go to Hurt People Hurt People.