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…
The Mom of Fall
It is finally fall. We are past the whole “back-to-school” crazy but haven’t quite hit the “holiday” crazy. This is my favorite time of year.…
Helping your teen identify their feelings
Cotton Candy is what I call her. She is full of sweetness, marvel, and loves big crowds. Her role, she feels, is to bring joy to all who are in her…
Reflections in the Mirror
April looked intently into the foggy mirror above the bathroom sink. She could not imagine how God could possibly love the person in that…
How to calm your anxious teen (and yourself)
When my kids were younger, I remember being very excited when summer was coming to an end. At that stage of my life, in the trenches of raising…
Practical Help for Parents Raising Teens
Parenting is not for the faint at heart, and parenting teens emphasizes this reality. If you are in the midst of raising teens, you know…
Have You Talked About It?
A whirlwind of swimming, road trips, sunshine, popsicles, and lazy days, and here we are again . . . talking about backpacks. While you…
Are Your Kids Sick Of Each Other?
The dog days of summer are upon us. Bedtimes are irrelevant. Kitchen counters are slightly sticky due to left behind snippets of Freezer Pop…
The Mom at the Game
I never really thought of myself as a person who would see being a mom through the lens of a sports analogy. But here I am, seeing my three very…