Last weekend we had plans to get away on a fun, much-anticipated trip as a family because our sons had an extended weekend from school.…
Marriage is hard. While there are so many wonderful things about marriage, there are also seasons of survival. At least, that’s the season my husband…
“Mommy, I want you!” Andrew told me during his bedtime last week. I knew it had been a busy day and there had not been…
Growing in relational skills is a bit like hiking; the concept is appealing, with dreams of achieving incredible feats. The reality can be more gritty,…
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…
Both of my boys have been extremely hyper today. It is clear their little brains have been spinning which causes their behavior to spiral out…
Happy Valentine’s Day! On this day about love, I want to share how to make your love stronger through conflict. Sounds strange, right? Over the…
When my daughter was in her preteens, she wanted to go to a camp, one that she had attended before. I’d never had any problem…
November 9, 2017, by Barbara Moon Do you ever find yourself getting caught up in arguments with your teen? You see a situation one way;…
Few moments are as trying for a parent than the times when children plunge into shutdown mode then a power struggle ensues. Knowing how to respond…