Parenting
COVID-19 and the Family in Crisis
When a police officer was asked how many robberies he had responded to since the Coronavirus impacted our country, the answer was quite revealing. He only had to say a few words – “No robberies, family violence is what we are dealing with now.” Police stations across the country are seeing an increase of…
Read MoreTo The Escape Room I Go!
I admit it. If I have the chance to hide from my teen, I would do it in a heartbeat. There are just times in which I have to go to my escape room and lock the door. I hid there for many reasons. When I kept myself from acting out against my own…
Read MoreHow to Help Teens in Crisis Thru CoronaVirus Epidemic
Families stuck in their homes. Four walls. No personal room to breathe and dealing with a teen or young adult in crisis. Yikes! How in the world as a parent am I going to get through this? Well, we can go under or rise above it. Today, I rise above it. How? First…
Read MoreAppeal to the Courtroom of Heaven – Shonda’s Story
Can you imagine a phone call that could change your life forever and shatter your dreams and hopes for your child? Can you imagine your world being rocked apart leaving you shocked, bewildered, numb, scared, and a plethora of other emotions that have you speechless? Meet Shonda. She received one of those phone calls…
Read MoreTeen = Rebellion
Oh that wonderful word – REBELLION. You beg and plead for your child to change their ways; Stop smoking! Stop drinking! Stop hanging out with the wrong kids! Stop getting into trouble with the law! Stop, Stop, STOP!!! Kids live off of it and you want to do everything in your power to…
Read MorePanini’s Lesson On Praying
It’s 3 am and I get a visitor slapping a paw on my head. It is our foster kitty Panini. Skinny, torn ears and a funny crouch, we found him in our yard and quickly rescued him. After a visit with the vet hospital, Sausage (his new nickname) had quite a few medical problems…
Read MoreA New Year’s Prayer for the Hurting Parent
Dear God, May this New Year of 2020 be the beginning of healing broken hearts in my family. As I ask in prayer for restoration of my troubled child as well as for my own spirit, may we receive above and beyond rest and peace during our journey despite any chaos that comes our…
Read MoreChristmas, the Most Beautiful and Painful Time of the Year
You love Christmas. You sing and reminisce through the songs, enjoy the smell of baked goodies in the oven and having a hot drink. You are snuggled in your comfy chair, relaxed for the movie of White Christmas. You look over at the decorated Christmas tree and presents all prepared under the tree. Time…
Read MoreThere is Nothing to be Thankful for…Or is There?
Those words echoed from my lips several years ago when we were at the pinnacle of crises with our daughter. Part of me wanted to complain and throw in the towel for the “whole being thankful” attitude during the month of November. After all, I was not in a place emotionally to celebrate with family…
Read MoreSometimes Crises Continue but God is Still in Control
As many know, I just published a devotional for parents with teens in crisis. One of the thoughts of those reading my book was, “I guess her kids are doing great and out of their problems.” Just need to say this… The answer to that is “No!” They are still struggling and dealing with…
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