Parenting

We Can’t Heal Our ChildrenWe Can’t Heal Our Children

We Can’t Heal Our Children

One of the hardest lessons I've had to learn in the last few years, is that whether our child has…

3 years ago
Forgive and RememberForgive and Remember

Forgive and Remember

Forgiving is biblical. And isn't forgetting? Isn't there a Bible verse about that somewhere?

5 years ago
What You Say You BelieveWhat You Say You Believe

What You Say You Believe

It smelled faintly of sour milk and goldfish crackers. (more…)

6 years ago
The Price of IndependenceThe Price of Independence

The Price of Independence

Only kids think holidays have happy endings. By adulthood, we’ve learned (more…)

7 years ago
Plan your best summer day yet!Plan your best summer day yet!

Plan your best summer day yet!

Last summer it wasn't until the week before school started back that I realized (more…)

8 years ago
5 Steps to Raising an Inclusive Child: A-E-I-O-U5 Steps to Raising an Inclusive Child: A-E-I-O-U

5 Steps to Raising an Inclusive Child: A-E-I-O-U

I doubt any parent has said, "I want my child to grow up to be... a bully." No parent wants…

9 years ago
When a Teenager Called My Son A RetardWhen a Teenager Called My Son A Retard

When a Teenager Called My Son A Retard

What does a bully look like? We imagine him bulky and gruff, sinister and sarcastic. He's the extreme - either…

9 years ago
Therapy Thursday: 50% off Calmer – a book to help with your child’s medical traumaTherapy Thursday: 50% off Calmer – a book to help with your child’s medical trauma

Therapy Thursday: 50% off Calmer – a book to help with your child’s medical trauma

If your child has a chronic medical condition, then you've probably encountered challenges with medical trauma. Or maybe someone else…

9 years ago
7 Reasons Why This Parent Is Thankful Donald Trump is Running for President7 Reasons Why This Parent Is Thankful Donald Trump is Running for President

7 Reasons Why This Parent Is Thankful Donald Trump is Running for President

I don’t tell my kids how they should view the world. I do tell them how I view the world,…

9 years ago
Why I gave my son 5 M&Ms when he asked about Donald TrumpWhy I gave my son 5 M&Ms when he asked about Donald Trump

Why I gave my son 5 M&Ms when he asked about Donald Trump

"Mom, how much money does Donald Trump have?" "Millions, billions," I answered. "So, he's rich? I wish I was that…

9 years ago