Parenting is a perilous journey not for the faint of heart. Nothing stirs up anxiety and fear quite like being a parent. Over the past few weeks, I’ve heard so many stories of parents who are worried, fearful, or grieving. … Read More
Last week, I wrote my blog on “How to Listen So Your Kids Will Talk,” which focused primarily on kids who are still at home. Once your kids become adults, the rules for listening well change. I thought today I’d … Read More
When I was in the thick of raising kids I had a profound question enter my mind. I remember wondering, “How do I want this all to turn out?” In many ways it was a startling question. To this day … Read More
Bullying. Just the word makes you disgusted doesn’t it? My heart goes out to kids who are bullied. Both, Steve and I were bullied as kids. And, it seems with social media on the rise so is bullying. In 2006 … Read More
When our kids were growing up Steve told them lots of stories about growing up in Africa, being chased by elephants, swinging on vines across rivers and playing with monkeys. Some of the stories were about his adventures but … Read More
I remember sending my first born off to kindergarten and the anxiety I felt as a parent. She felt scared, I felt anxious. She walked in cautiously, I cried all the way home. Years later, my husband and I drove … Read More
When my kids were growing up, I found myself constantly correcting. Instruction seemed to flow out of my mouth in an endless stream: “Pick up your clothes, make your bed, do your homework, chew with your mouth closed, brush your … Read More
