Where do you immediately turn when you need help? In this digital age, many of us grab our phone or computer. We quickly Google a question to find out the…
Technology
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…
Leftovers, Again?
When I was a kid I used to get so disappointed when my mom told me we were having leftovers for dinner. I don’t know why, but for some reason…
Texting Leads to Discontent
Our dear friends have a son who was a handful. He experimented with drugs and alcohol. Upon graduating from high school he gladly announced that he heard if you sign up for…
Are Screens Harming Your Child’s Communication Skills?
I remember when my daughter Lucy was two, she would scream “MILK!” from her chair like an irate tyrant. I quickly realized that was not the right way to communicate. …
What Are Selfies Doing To Our Kids?
When I was growing up, the camera of choice was the Polaroid. I took pictures of my gray and white cat Pokie. I took pictures of my friends, shaking the…
Humbling … Asking for Help from You
The last few weeks have been quiet for me. There have been some family medical issues that have kept me caring for the needs of others and left me far,…
Jesus Take the Phone … Take It From My Hand …
The other day my middle son asked if I would sit down and play the piano with him. I was busy writing something on my laptop and simultaneously waiting for…
The Tsunami Of Porn…In Eleven Year Olds
I’m shocked. And few things shock me when it comes to the topic of sexuality. My publicist just sent me a journalism query. She sends them to me anytime a…
Sexting: A Hot Topic for Kids and Parents
Definition of sexting: the transmission of photographs of private body parts, people engaged in sexual acts, and graphic, tawdry sexual communication via cell phones and personal computers. It is as…