parenting

I try very hard to only say positive things about my girls’ dad. The truth is, I’ve got no clue what he went through. All I know is what I… Read More

It can be such a temptation not to make the most of the difficult days. My faith, having gratitude, and keeping challenges in perspective have been keys for me to… Read More

For our son, being autistic is all he’s ever known. Autism is his normal. When God esteems him as, “wonderfully and fearfully made,” my child isn’t broken. I am.  Our… Read More

As children get older, addressing the conflict gets a little more complicated, and it’s easier for frustration and even anger to arise. Read More

Please tell me I’m not the only one who gets caught unawares by their preschooler’s seemingly innocent—yet loaded—questions. In theory, my five-year-old’s question was an easy one to answer, but… Read More

The bad days won’t always last. They can’t. There can be no darkness without the existence of its counterpart — light. Read More

What we grieve is the loss of expectations—the death of our unspoken dreams. We can give ourselves permission to grieve, because God does. Read More

Kids who know the basics of healthy money management have a great opportunity to become adults who make good financial decisions. Read More

The Enneagram is a personality typology that focuses on motivations. While most personality assessments group people based on how they act, the Enneagram groups people based on why they act… Read More

Teaching a toddler patience will require you to have realistic expectations. Work toward consistency, not constancy.  Read More