These posts are all dedicated to parenting and becoming more positive parents.
(Over 30 years ago, I walked down a very long aisle in front of a large crowd of friends and family to pledge my life and my love for Randy.) 25 Ways to Make Your Marriage Better As we hurried out of the church, we could never have imagined what Read more
I remember sitting around a table of 5 friends. Some are closer than others and some are fairly new in my life. It was a conversation I won’t ever forget. It offered emotion and conviction as well as anger and frustration. Words that cut deep and words that made no Read more
If you’ve been married any length of time, you’re probably familiar with conflict. As a marriage counselor, I have the privilege of helping people navigate through conflict and learn new ways of resolving conflict in their marriage. Can you think of a conflict you’ve had with your spouse? How did Read more
How to Pray as Parents of Teenagers Are you the parent or grandparent of a teenager? Are you praying for them? Prayer There may be nothing kinder, more loving, more generous, or more beneficial that you can do for them than to pray. Pray for those teenagers that God has Read more
5 Tips on How to Style Your Kids The world of fashion isn’t just for grownups. Children are also curious about their outfits and want to look good in front of their peers. In the past, fashion brands targeted only adults, but in time they started to create lines aimed Read more
How to Open a Family LLC A family limited liability company (LLC) is a common way for families to protect their assets. Also, it can be an estate planning tool. An LLC provides personal liability protection and is a pass-through entity. In short, this means that any profits of the Read more
Tips for Parenting Adult Children with Grace I’m not a perfect parent. I’ve always known that, but for a long time, I thought, at least, I was perfect for my children. I don’t know if that’s true, either. But… One thing I do know to be true. I love them. With Read more
Years ago, I was handed the most wonderful book by a friend. What I gained from this book was life-changing! The book was called Restoring Your Spiritual Passion and was written by Pastor Gordon MacDonald. And, the particular chapter that caught my attention was entitled, “Five Kinds of People You’ll Meet Read more
Take Some of the Stress Out Of Moving Everyone who has moved before knows that moving isn’t the most pleasant experience. Indeed, it can often be very stressful and frustrating. There are a lot of responsibilities to handle. So, getting everything done at the right time can take a lot Read more
Tackling Myths about Math It’s no secret that math can be daunting for many people. For some, it conjures up images of long and complicated equations that are nearly impossible to solve. Others may have faced difficulties in the past and come to believe that they simply aren’t “math people.” Read more
Prepare your teenager for College. Today’s teens are tomorrow’s adults, and it can be scary to think about your teen heading off to university soon. While this is a scary time for parents, it is also a time of incredible growth and opportunity for teens. Starting university is not just Read more
Questions to Ask Before Going Back to School As you are looking for ways to increase your earning potential, going back to school can be an excellent idea. Even more, you can expand your horizons and enhance your independence. Enrolling in a course, degree program, or training module can have Read more