Easter is a meaningful time of remembrance in our faith, recalling the events that led up to the crucifixion and Christ's sacrifice for each of us. So at a chaotic time in our lives, with three … [Read more...]
Parents: Connect with Your Teenager With 30 Tested Tips
Whispered conversations in my circle often begin with, "How do you connect with your teenager?" or "Is anyone else experiencing [insert challenge] with their teen?" Suddenly, an unsettled feeling … [Read more...]
Parenting an Easygoing Child? Empower Them With This Important Phrase
Inside: A simple tip to ensure our easygoing child still expresses what they are feeling, and is heard and understood. Parenting an easygoing child can be, well, fairly easy. Remember … [Read more...]
Miracle Baby with Spina Bifida: One Step at a Time
Beth's face was peaceful as she rubbed her belly and shared solemn news of this pregnancy with me. Her third little one was expected to face serious obstacles including spina bifida and hydrocephalus. … [Read more...]
That Time I Gave Myself a Parenting Report Card
Once upon a time, armed with a black pen and a steady hand I helped a sister change a C to a B+ on a report card. It was just an experiment to see if we could get away with it (and we did), but we … [Read more...]
Why Lightly Frayed
A sweet friend once told me, "I feel so much better about my parenting after spending time with you." Ummm...thank you? Two interpretations came to mind: I was failing miserably and setting … [Read more...]
