Letter to His Divorced Parents

Divorce brings more emotional damage than the loss of a parent through death.  Parents think that if they give enough love to their child or teen, that it will solve any or all future problems.  False.  Please view this video for a reality check.  What this young boy shares is what most teens feel. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbTFZ8cvHo4]

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Rest in Peace Poppy

Last night I unfortunately saw our neighbors dog maul to death our loveable cat Popcorn.  I was helpless as I screamed and the owner did not help in the situation out of fear from his own dog.  We laid her to rest late last night.  I am still in tears and am praying for God’s…

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The Hole of Abandonment

Having so many losses in a child’s life naturally alters their teenage years into adulthood. The need for love is so traumatic that it doesn’t matter the cost involved in getting that love even if it means deceiving themselves. Teens will crave attention, find themselves involved in addictive patterns, and create problems that can become…

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TOP 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…

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Relating To Your Teen

You’re always hearing those words, “You just don’t understand!” And then you, the parent, will say in return, “In my day…” or “I remember when…” How many of you have done this? I know I have. However, I have come to learn that although we have some similarities, there are some very large contrasts when…

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I’m An Original

I remember back in school when the teacher asked all the students, “Do you know where you came from?” and would then begin her long study on people origins. This research included your biography and asking questions of your grandparents, parents, and other relatives which culminated into a full report to share with the class.…

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You didn’t say that right!

I asked my daughters the other day if I have ever said anything to them to make them feel inferior, stupid, insecure, dumb or worthless.  Thankfully their answer was no.  However, I cannot same the same for other teens that I know.  The words of their parents didn’t fall on deaf ears but listening ones. …

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3D and Popcorn

  Sounds good to have these things for a movie, but in actuality, they are not the topic of this story.  3D and Popcorn are my two cats.  Both abandoned, one outside found by my dog Dakota at 4 weeks of age, and the other uncared for by a hoarder. I likened them to teens…

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Looking for Daddy

He walked into my office and posed a question to me.  “What is more important?  Do I sacrifice my time with my kids so that I can have love in my life or should I sacrifice having a girlfriend/wife to love and give all my time to my kids?” I was first of all surprised…

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Is Cutting Becoming the New Anorexia of Today?

  Cutting.  It is one of the fastest  growing self-harm issues of today among teens.  Many parents assume that it only happens among girls which is true to an extent, but as you look at the alarming statistics, boys also self-harm and are not too far behind. Studies show that cutting can start as young…

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