It’s nearly December and Advent begins this Sunday. Many of us come to this season feeling hopeless. Maybe you’re struggling with your children. You may feel you’re living a life you didn’t sign up for and you’re grieving the life you imagined you’d have. Marriages struggle. Sickness presses us down. Sometimes darkness closes in. In […]
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While I can’t promise to “fix” your kids, your life, or your marriage, I provide mentoring, and practical tools for your unique situation. I help you gain confidence in your parenting, hope for your family’s future, renewed strength for your marriage, and joy in the journey. Your first session is always free – no obligation. […]
10 Steps for Overcoming Sloppy Parenting Habits
Paying the price for sloppy parenting is no fun – for parent or child. It would be nice to say this is a theoretical situation, just a teaching moment for parents needing advice, but that’s not the case. Once again, you get to learn from my mistakes. I have issues with saying, “No.” It’s probably […]
So Much Good Stuff
It’s nearly our 34th anniversary. We continue to grow in our marriage, through the good and the hard. I’m so thankful for Russ. • Registration for my online class, How to Keep Your Marriage Strong (for the Mom who has nothing left to give) begins Thursday. Registration closes tonight (Tuesday) at midnight. • Whether you […]
As We Gather
We’re catapulting toward the end of the school year with all of its special activities, while also preparing for my dad’s memorial service and Noah’s graduation from medical school. I’m filled with emotions that don’t all seem to fit together. I’m so sad about losing my dad, and I’m dreading the wave of grief I […]
How Does Adopting Impact Your Older Kids?
Do you ever worry about how adopting children with significant trauma histories is impacting your other children? I was feeling discouraged about one of the younger kids, my brain wearied by the challenge of parenting kids with challenges. I said something to one of my older sons about adoption being really hard on everyone. He […]
