Why are there more girls self-harming than boys?
If you are parent who has a child that self-harms, this post can give you a glimpse into the world of cutting and help you understand this issue in a deeper way. For my daughter, her healing came through prayer, ways to express herself that doesn’t influence self-harm and counseling.
Read MoreThe Storms of Parenting
Just like this family, many families must endure the storms that come from our children in crisis. We can hide and take cover or we can learn how to cope and be strengthened by God.
Read MoreYou Didn’t Birth Me!
“I will find a way to leave. You are not my mom and dad!” she said. Listening and not responding, we let her continue. “You didn’t birth me. You don’t know how I feel. If you did, you would let me go.” My heart broke for her that day. All I did was correct her…
Read MoreTOP EIGHT REASONS TO KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR TEEN!
In an ever growing world of cybermania, teens are becoming more and more updated with the latest craze or addiction. I recently came across several articles that blew my mind away as to how deviant, distorted, and crazy our world has become by only looking at the sites and trends that our teens are now…
Read MoreHelp! My Son is Out Of Control!
Visiting a parent site a few days ago, I noticed quite a few posts from moms sharing their woes in dealing with a rebellious teenage son. As I was surveying these posts, there was a common thread that weaved through their words. From a mom’s perspective, all she could see was disrespect, no accountability, and…
Read MoreTired and Weary of the Fight – Is it Worth It?
As parents of teens who are troubled or in crisis, we often tire and get to a point where we ask, “When does it stop? When will it change? Will my teen ever get better?” Those are the questions that most of us can ask even on a daily basis. It is heart wrenching to…
Read MoreThere Are Always Signs But Do We Always See Them?
In a recent interview with Barbara Walters, Peter Rodger, the father of Elliot Rodger who killed 6 and wounded 13 others, said that he never saw the signs that something was severely wrong. Peter and his wife truly believed with all of their heart that their son’s issues would not take him to the mental…
Read MoreNutter you say? ~ Children’s mental health stigma
Many people think depression is an adult issue. But statistics are showing depression rising among children and teens along with other mental disorders. In order to help them, we need to be educated first. That is winning half the battle. Then we need to pray, seek professional help and encourage our children that there is…
Read MoreAbusing Your Gift – Thinking of You Jake
Playing favorites and calling your child disrespectful names is no laughing matter. Preparing his future as if he will be worthless and only problematic is something no parent should be joking about either. Unfortunately, it is to a famous reality TV mother (Brandi Gandville) who publicly bashed her son who is only 7. In a…
Read MoreSlamming Her Head In Fear
Slamming her head into the floor over and over with hysterical crying, the helper in the toddler room frantically looked for me to come get her. It was only minutes beforehand that I had dropped her off to the class before entering the sanctuary for church. I had not thought of what repercussions there would…
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