When pride leaves parenting
Pride Leaving “I can’t believe we’re doing this,” I admitted to my husband on the thirty-minute car ride to the graduation party. “We can’t hide away…
Why our college students still need us
My college student bought a rolling cart for her dorm one year. On move-in day, she cleared a space on her crowded suite floor and took the cart out…
Sharing more than presents this Christmas
During the holiday season, it seems the “to-do” list takes on a new meaning. It consistently grows a little bit longer as the hours and the days…
How to awaken your heart anew this holiday season
Holiday lights, party invitations, and festive recipes call out in unison to our deepest desires for comfort and joy this time of year. Sweet…
How to help friends parenting a child with special needs
As special-needs parents, the demands our children sometimes require of us cause us to muster up a superhero type of strength and independence. Over…
A prayer for the first day of school
Embarking on a new school year can bring a swirl of emotions for both kids and parents. Whether you’re hiding your tears for your little one's first…
Self-care tips for parents of special needs children
One weekend in the spring of 2014, my five-year-old son spiked a little fever. By Monday, that fever had jumped to 105 degrees, and he could barely…
Growing Up Grateful
It’s only a couple of weeks until Thanksgiving, the holiday that is hidden now amongst the Christmas ads. How many “Black Friday” sales have there…
Use It For Their Good
Jim’s eyes kept roaming from my face to something in the distance. Before your mind goes to the wrong place, here’s what my husband was looking at.……