What I want my kids to know if they ever struggle with their mental health
As parents, we want to ensure our kids are kind and will be a good friend to others. As Christian parents, we want them to know and love…
Three lies we believe as moms struggling with anxiety
I’ve struggled with anxiety since I was a child. I cannot tell you the exact age it started or how it crept up on me, but I can tell you that looking…
More than the winter blues: Faith to get help
The gray Midwest winter day matched the gloom wrapping itself around my heart. Sadness loomed above me like Eeyore’s rain cloud. While saying goodbye…
Four ways to care for your teens’ mental health during the holidays
Christmastime. It’s the most wonderful time of the year—unless it’s not. Then the holidays can be really hard. Whether it’s missing a loved one, the…
When it happens in your family
There is a week in September that is dedicated to Suicide Prevention—just one week. I used to think that it was something that happened to other…
Pray, hope, and don’t worry
You probably have many sources of stress and anxiety as a mother. One, family life is hard. From managing schedules to stress levels, you juggle…
Why are teens sadder, lonelier, and more depressed than ever before?
Originally published on Denison Forum Why are teens sadder, lonelier, and more depressed than ever before? Is this just an illusion of our sensitive…
Storms are inevitable
The storms are inevitable. Everyone experiences times in their lives that are filled with anxious thoughts and difficult choices. And raising…
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…
