Five ways loneliness and isolation contribute to teen suicide and self-injury
Matthew and his parents entered my office and sat down on my couch. Matthew folded his arms and stared out my window. His parents both took a deep…
Four practices that will help your pre-teen overcome anxiety
I don’t have to tell you that because of COVID-19, our world has changed dramatically. Thanks to the vaccines, we’re beginning to get out into this…
Reapproaching purity culture as a parent
When we talk about “purity culture” in the Church, it’s often followed by stories of hurt, anger, and regret. So, what is purity culture, and why…
Learning to trust God with your adult children
Bible verses about trusting God are not in short supply. As believers, we know the wisdom and truth behind placing our trust in God rather than…
Stepmom: The place between rock and hard
When I saw the uncontrollable shaking shoulders of my stepdaughter-in-law as she wept at our wedding, I knew the stepmom life was going to be harder…
Our true dwelling place: Re-thinking what stability means in parenting
As I look through photos of raising our family on the road, I see nothing normal about it. Nothing screams abnormal like those first couple of years…
Power of a praying parent
I'm not sure how the Lord is leading you to pray for your children. But here's what happens. Sometimes these prayers feel like a boomerang. And a…
Teaching kids about boundaries
Questions parents often ask (or maybe just wonder about): How do I protect my child from all the “wolves in sheep’s clothing” in this world? How do…
Giving grace instead of advice
Keep the advice—I’ll take the sucker Sometimes mamas need help and advice. But all the time, they need grace. Once upon a time, at Trader Joes, I…
