The One Thing Moms (Really) Need for Mother’s Day
“What should I have done differently?” It was an odd question, mainly because it came from my mother–a terrific mom in every respect. Her question got me thinking: why do…
Read MoreWhy You Won’t Regret Having Fun (15 Ways You Can)
JP and I sat crouched on the floor in our garage, pouring over old photos. We’d been tasked with finding baby pictures of our middle daughter, Kylie, who’s expecting her…
Read MoreDon’t Give Up on Yourself, on Your Child, or on God. Just Don’t.
If you’ve found your way here from Crosswalk, welcome! Recently I wrote an article for crosswalk.com titled “10 Ways to Help Kids Keep their Faith”. For a Christian parent (or…
Read MoreAre You a Life-Giver or Life-Drainer? (you might be surprised)
You know them. They’re the people you try to avoid because they suck the joy out of life. My husband calls them “Life-Drainers”. There’s another type of person. You…
Read MoreHow to Handle Another Person’s Crazy Emotions without Going Crazy Yourself
How do you handle another person’s frustration, disappointment or anger? It’s not always easy, is it? Last week our normally upbeat, positive child found herself dealing with circumstances that left…
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