Pokemon Go: Things Christian Parents Should Consider
If you’ve been on social media or watched the news at all this week, you know about the new game Pokemon Go. It’s a virtual reality game on smart phones designed to get gamers out of the house and...
View Article5 Lessons When Your Child Answers God’s Call
In a few days, my husband and I will be driving to Monterrey, Mexico, with my daughter. She’s serving there for at least a year as a full time missionary. Those of who who have been following the blog...
View ArticleReleasing Boys to Be Men
It’s been a full week. To the naked eye it seems like things are normal but as I listened to my heart I realized I am holding on to my emotional strings tightly, trying to hold things together. Big...
View ArticleMiddle Schoolers and Social Media
Social media and the internet are part of every child’s world. It’s common for middle schoolers to have access to harmful online content by the touch of a finger during any part of the day. Each year...
View ArticleInstagram Mom, Please Stop
I came across this beautiful photo (of which I’ve cropped) on my Instagram feed last night. It’s beautiful. Everything is propped and proportioned so meticulously. The colors are beautiful and the...
View Article50 Things I’m Glad I Did Raising Boys
My oldest son is leaving for his senior year in college and Boy #2 is starting his first year at the university. It’s challenge raising a man in today’s culture. The standards of his world are...
View Article5 Lessons Learned about Life from Death
Only in the face of death do you realize what's most important about life. Here are 5 lessons I'm learning during the last days of life.
View Article5 Lessons from Big Life Interruptions
Life sends you reeling when big interruptions happen--crisis, death, or general chaos. How do you handle it in an already busy life?
View Article4 Tips Because Children Are Watching
Children are watching how we respond to this election and how we treat others. It's sobering to think about what we're telling them.
View Article20 Survival Tips for Parenting Independence
Each stage of parenting has growing pains. When you raise your kids to be independent and autonomous, nothing quite prepares you for the transition.
View ArticleLive Full Walk Free GiveAway
Hey Friends! I’ve been off the radar for a few weeks finalizing the manuscript for my new book on parenting during the full house to empty nest years. I hope to be back on the blog with fresh topics...
View ArticleParenting Series: What I Learned from My Mother-In-Law
I’ve revisited the life of my mother-in-law with many of you this week. One person who knew her commented, “Lois not only made a positive impact on her family but on her church and the community as...
View ArticleHope for Parents of Middle Schoolers
“To Him who is able to do immeasurable more than we can ask or imagine according to His power that is at work within us.” Ephesians 3:20 This verse has been my mainstay in recent weeks. I’m praying it,...
View Article3 Reasons to Start the Parent Dialogue
Marco sat in my office looking at the floor, mustering up courage to share what was bothering him. He was a sixth grade boy who eventually told me he saw inappropriate photos on his mom’s phone that...
View ArticleMarriage and The Mediterranean Love Plan
I’ve had the privilege to review Stephen and Misty Arterburn’s new book, The Mediterranean Love Plan: 7 Secrets to Life-Long Passion in Marriage. It’s been personal and is impacting my marriage. Here’s...
View ArticleDear Critical Parent: 15 Things You Need to Know
I overheard you the other day in that public place. My heart sank because I was familiar with The words. The tone. The frustration. The pressure. Because I was you. And I’m calling you out because I...
View ArticleSunlight Burning At Midnight {GiveAway}
I’m excited to host a give away of Jess Ronne’s incredible memoir, Sunlight Burning at Midnight as a Mother’s Day give away. If you are a mom, especially a special needs mom or mom who’s experienced...
View ArticleBad Marriages and A Mother’s Advice
There’s an epidemic in my personal and professional world of what I’d call bad marriages. And they all are within the Church. As a therapist/friend/mentor, I’m grieved at the lack of support for...
View ArticleThe Hidden Grief on Mother’s Day
As much as Mother’s Day is a celebration, for many the holiday brings sadness, pain, and loss. But Hallmark rarely produces cards expressing the difficult dynamic of Mother’s Day. Let me explain. Some...
View ArticlePreparing Your Child to Fledge
Whether you realize it or not, simple moments are really significant as you prepare your child to fledge to independence and prepare your heart for an emptying nest. The post Preparing Your Child to...
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