You Are Your Child’s Best Advocate
I’ll never forget one Sunday while teaching Sunday school, when I really thought I was going to lose it. I was trying to teach, but…
Recovering from Surgery and Serious Illness … as a Mom
As most of you know, I was diagnosed with cancer recently and had surgery to remove the affected area. As I usually do, I made…
Praying With And Talking To Your Kids
In the early days when my girls were in preschool and kindergarten, endless car rides loomed in front of us. Day after day, we repeated…
8 Ways to Destress the Holidays
I’m going to say something radical: Thanksgiving is not about the food. Yes, Thanksgiving is a feast. It’s a time to be thankful for the…
Social Media Negativity – Stop Listening to Wrong Voices
I used to belong to this neighborhood social media site that was similar to the bigger social platforms. People nearby could post neighborhood information like…
An Empty Vessel: The Need for Time with God
A few minutes ago, I sank into my chair and stared at the blank computer screen. I poised my fingers over the keys and waited…
When Depression Isn’t Just the Blues
I’ve written about feeling overwhelmed, and many of you shared your own experiences with the same types of emotions. But what about when the feelings go…
Children · Faith · Parenting · Special Needs
Mom-Self-Care in the Midst of Family Care
Over the past year, I’ve been in high-octane mothering mode. I know all of you are familiar with this. One or more of your kids…
A Lesson in Tenacity From My Daughter with Autism
Even though she is minimally verbal, my 9-year-old daughter Rachel can stick to a subject. For example, this year she decided she wanted to ride…
Sorry About That, My Child Really is “Special”
Have I ever mentioned that I am a speech-language pathologist? Before I got married, I worked with preschoolers with special needs. I had ideas about…