Thriving families are not perfect, but they have standards. Thriving families yell sometimes, and cry sometimes, but they know how to reconnect when they get lost. Thriving families don't always get the kids to bed on time with teeth brushed and stories read, but they know how to have a good time failing. Thriving families make breakfast for dinner some nights and pizza for breakfast some mornings. Thriving families occasionally enjoy watching "too much" TV. Thriving families definitely don't always agree, but they know how to listen to and share conflicting opinions. Thriving families often have messy homes, well-lived-in by the ones who spend the most time there. Thriving families are not free from anger, resentment, disappointment, or fear--but they find ways to communicate even the most difficult things. Thriving families don't always all live under the same roof, but they know that love speaks in many languages. Thriving families get stuck in judgment at times, but they know the paths that lead back to unconditional love and acceptance. Thriving families know that time is a precious tool that, sometimes, when used most wisely, makes them late. Thriving families meet the challenges of life as a team, eager for the opportunity to work together to find solutions. Thriving families support their members to thrive individually, without pressure to thrive identically. Thriving families know that respect is best taught by being embodied.