For generations, grandmothers have been admonishing young mothers to, “Enjoy this time! They grow up so fast! They’ll be grown and gone before you know it!” While it was hard to imagine…
Parenting
Implement 4 Boundaries To Prioritize Your Family
“What can I get for you this morning?” the young man asked. I walked up to the counter and ordered my usual Americano with cream – extra hot. We exchanged…
Don’t Freak Out: How to Respond Wisely to Your Teen and Young Adult’s Choices and Opinions
Dear Dr. Degler, What is up with my 18-year-old child? She’s a good kid overall but she is making choices that upset me, like saying she isn’t sure if the…
Give Your Kids this Keepsake
“Debbie, be sure you write down the cute things Taylor and Lauren say and do.” I remember my mother’s advice like it was yesterday although it was 33 years ago….
Getting Better at Handling Anger … and Then Even Better Yet
I’ve been a mom for 23 years, and for the first five of those years I had moments when I struggled to control my anger. While I was growing up,…
I’m Just An Imperfect Mama Like You
On the other side of my chicken nuggets and lemonade sat my friend, a mom of four with a baby on her knee, struggling to keep him happy so we…
Why Is Screen Time So Alluring To Kids?
I was waiting in line to buy tickets for a school event. There was a little boy sitting on a chair, holding an iPad. Within minutes, a group of five…
“Mommy, I’m Bored!”
“Mommy, I’m bored!” How many times a day do you hear those words? I hear them a lot. Once a week, several of my friends try to get together over…
Letter to a Tired New Mom
To a weary woman— Does your time to read blog posts feel expensive right now? Maybe you’re reading this with a bottle in your hand and/or a baby sling on…
Winning the Cultural War in Our Homes
I recently heard a minister on the radio say that as Christians, we should live our lives like we’re on a war ship, not a cruise ship! The analogy resonated…