Hello friend, I’m back from a week-long training on Attachment and Trauma by Deborah Gray and several hours of teaching about prenatal exposure by Dr. Ira Chasnoff. This was all followed by the Refresh Conference. Whew! It was a big week. While there, I thought of you and what I should be remembering to tell […]
My Messy and Thankful Life
You know those people who seem to have it all together? They look great, their children are well-behaved and dressed in darling outfits, their homes are decorated and lovely, and life seems to be going along swimmingly? I used to aspire to be like that, but that doesn’t seem to be God’s plan for me. […]
Serenity to Accept the Things I Cannot Change
Hello, friends! I’m flying to Seattle on this beautiful, snowy morning for an attachment and trauma training, followed by the Refresh Conference. Actually, I was supposed to leave last night, but my flight was canceled due to the lack of a plane. At our small airport, the plane has to arrive from Seattle in order […]
Six Tips for Sad and Hard Days
Do you ever feel down? Blue? Like life is too hard? I’ve learned a few things that help me in these moments of feeling downhearted. Six Tips for Sad/Hard Days 1. Take Care of Yourself | I made myself take a walk today even though I didn’t feel like it. Getting outside is good for […]
From My Heart – something to read and something to watch
Hello friends! I have a few things to share with you. My post, This is Why I Stop at Lemonade Stands and You Should Too, was published by Her View From Home. I hope you’ll click over to read it. I’m talking about the importance of showing up for people and caring about what is […]
Shame, a Simple Tool, and What About the Other Kids?
I have THREE new videos to share with you! First, I talked about Suffering, Shame, and Faith in the parenting journey. The second is a quick tip for helping kids become calm and focused. Yesterday I recorded a video about siblings when new children from “hard places” join the family. You can find these videos […]