What does it mean to be a Marr? This became one of the most important questions we faced as a young family. It wasn’t something we thought about when we got married. Coming from different cultures—Lis from Sweden and Dave from California—family identity wasn’t a concept either of us grew up with. But as we raised our three children from childhood into adulthood, we discovered that family identity played a significant role in our children’s [...]
Hey guys, this is Dave. In trying to come up with a topic for today’s letter, I was thinking back on all the things I thought were difference makers, you know, those actions on my part that stood out as a family builder. I did the ‘dad writes a note’ in the kids’ lunch sack, and that was really good, but Lis was the one who reminded me to do it. I ate dinner at [...]
Last week, we launched the very first episode of the OneFamily Podcast! In our debut episode, we explore how something as simple as eating together can transform your marriage and family. Research shows that families who share meals just a few times each week experience stronger relationships, better communication, and improved emotional well-being. Yet in today’s busy world, meaningful mealtimes can easily slip away. We also share our personal journey — from hectic, grab-and-go dinners [...]
Finding the balance between permissive and authoritarian parenting styles can be challenging. Oftentimes, when left unchecked, they can create behavioral issues with your children and put a strain on marriages. This typically happens when one parent is perceived as fun loving and easy going, while the other is perceived as the harsh disciplinarian. Generally speaking, your parenting style tends to be the opposite of how you were raised. See if one of these descriptions fits [...]
Be sure to check out our Special Valentine’s Gift Offer at the End of this letter! Having a healthy and thriving family begins with a healthy marriage. Other than your relationship with the Lord, we believe that the marriage relationship should be the top priority within the family structure… even before our kids! In today’s society, there is constant pressure to put our children first above EVERYTHING else in the family environment. This misguided prioritization [...]
Families don’t stop needing support once the wedding day is over or when children move beyond the toddler years. In reality, the marriage and parenting journey becomes more complex with every season and that’s where OneFamily comes alongside families. Taking Parenting Through the Middle Years through OneFamily came at just the right time for our family. With a 10 and 13-year-old, we were beginning to navigate new challenges, including shifting emotions, growing independence, and the [...]
At OneFamily, our mission is simple yet life-changing: to equip, encourage, and sustain families so marriages grow stronger and children thrive with intentional, healthy parenting practices. Today, that mission reaches even farther—across languages, cultures, and continents—through our expanding Spanish initiative UnaFamilia and partnerships like The Pucusana Project in Peru, where families in underserved communities are being transformed through hope, education, and relational support. https://youtu.be/YW21fRTh154 https://youtu.be/YW21fRTh154 No matter where a family lives—Colorado, California, or [...]
Our purpose with OneFamily is to impact families in lasting, life-giving ways. So we equip parents with practical tools, encourage them through the hardest days, and sustain them as they strengthen their marriage and create homes where everyone can flourish. Every day, we see how practical resources, loving accountability, and intentional encouragement can reshape the atmosphere of a home. Parents gain clarity and confidence. Children grow in virtue, connection, and emotional security. Marriages strengthen. Families [...]
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It was when our relationship was at a fork in the road – stay together and do what was necessary to be happy together; or go our separate ways and figure out life down a new path. But before we decided what to do, we had the mirror talk. It was a long walk where we shared in vulnerability how we saw one another. We weren’t married; young, not only in age but in relational [...]