I remember as a kid being released to my neighborhood community. I had friends everywhere, all I had to do was look around and be friendly. Learning the art of communication and people skills was a must when I was growing up. We’d spend hours in the park, play games, and invest time in talking […]
“For nothing will be impossible with God” (Luke 1:37). As a parent we have tremendous responsibility. Some might say overwhelming responsibility. What I see today with parents is a burden for compliant children and a crushing duty to get results with their kids. I completely understand this, while I was raising my three now adult […]
We are living in a cancel culture. An adult child gets offended and they decide they will no longer talk to you. An adult child thinks back on offenses from parents and decides to “take some space.” An adult child doesn’t like advice given and they decide to remove you from their life. I don’t […]
Moms are heroes we don’t hear enough about. Some of us have complicated relationships with our mothers. Like child actor, Jennette McCurdy who wrote the #1 New York Times Bestseller, I’m Glad My Mom Died. When I saw this title I had to pick it up and read it. I couldn’t imagine anyone feeling that […]
Relationships can be complicated. Being a parent is complicated and oftentimes difficult. Being a child of a complicated and multidimensional parent can be complicated and painful. Being human can sometimes be very complicated, so it is no surprise that sometimes our relationships—even our most treasured ones—can be difficult and complicated. The longer a divide exists […]
I don’t recall my first day of school but I do recall my first day of third grade. It was a memorable day because we had just moved to the area and my parents were dropping me off—the only time I can remember them doing so. I met who would be my best friend throughout […]
With school starting I thought this would be a good post for this season. Whether or not you have a middle or high schooler this can be helpful for any age. (Content from HomeWord.) Helping My Middle and High Schooler Manage Their Emotions by Kayla Lin As a counselor for teenagers, I see and hear a […]
I’m a teenager and I just started driving. I was flying down Rinaldi (if you live in Southern California you most likely know Rinaldi Street) while all the other cars were slowing down, I took advantage of the clear lane and speeded up. That’s when it happened…while I was stopped at a red light, through […]
“Treat people the same way you want them to treat you.” Luke 6:31 (NASB) There was a season in my life where all three of my kids were attending different schools. The daily drop off and pickup could become stressful and overwhelming. You can imagine what mornings looked like. There was one particular morning while […]
Why is it so hard to live by grace for ourselves as a parent? As I was raising my children when they had behavior that was, let’s just say, “unbecoming,” my first instinct was to blame myself. Did I not teach them right? Did I not model good behavior? Is this because of the fight […]
