Cell Phones and the Illusion of Connection
Peace over Connection Last night we went to our favorite Thai restaurant. At the table next to us, there was a large family eating out. It consisted of a set…
Parenting On Mount Everest
“Mom, I bet if you didn’t have a husband and kids, you would be in Nepal with Uncle Gabe hiking in the Himalayas.” I don’t think I have ever loved…
The Differences in Sexual Development in Children with Complex Trauma
Sometimes I think organizations hire me just to talk about things like “masturbation”. When is the last time a parent posted on Facebook about their kindergartner, “Noel just showed the…
What Dave Ramsey Doesn’t Understand About Parenting A Special Needs Child
Money disagreements are often blamed as one of the top reasons people get a divorce. I find that fascinating since money is never something my husband and I have argued…
FIVE O’CLOCK MARKETPLACE KIDS; Raising “At Risk” Children in the Bible Belt
“You know how I was late to school today, Mom? Well, when I got there, I could tell that my teacher was really disappointed that I was there. I think…
When Meeting Kids’ Needs Is No Longer Fun
“You have never had to do anything this hard in your life,” our teen son said to us after being given the job of raking and moving an enormous pile…
When Parents Lose Their Minds over “Flip Sequin” Shirts
There is a new fad called “brush changing sequins”. You can find these appealing, brushing sequins on everything from key chains to bedspreads. I had a little girl come into…
When No One Brings You a Casserole
A casserole is the ultimate comfort food for me. It doesn’t matter what the ingredients are. They are almost always creamy warm comfort, oozing with cheese. My husband who is…
How Motherhood Turned Me Inside Out
I can remember the first time someone criticized one of my children. My son was about a year old, sitting on the floor in a white onesie. A neighbor was…