Originally written in 2018. Rest is incredibly rewarding, especially during the holidays. Finding the time to rest and recharge can be difficult during a…
Sometimes it’s hard to believe that mere mortals are allowed to bring a baby home from the hospital. As new parents, we were both overjoyed…
My 9-year-old son was tired and grumpy. He obviously had fallen out of relational mode, which means his brain’s relational circuitry was not working correctly.…
Do you ever feel like you should know what to do by now with your children? Are you feeling frustrated with yourself that you feel…
Recently our youngest son Andrew (7) acted out with some behavior issues. These were times when I knew he understood what was asked of him.…
The other night, my son Matthew was angry with his younger brother, Andrew, for something that happened just before turning in to bed for the…
On a recent trip to our old stomping grounds in Illinois, my sons begged me to see some of their friends for a playdate. Now…
“Where is Immanuel When I am Choking?” is the question my husband and I had to address with our son the other night. We were…
Our older son Matthew used to have an intense fear of thunder and storms since he was a little boy. We worked hard with him…
Andrew (our 7-year-old) still struggles at times with feeling afraid at night when it is time for bed. We pray together, enjoy a few snuggles,…