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10 Tips to Help Parents Build Stronger Bridges
Bewildered parents of kids who struggle with challenging issues need help connecting better with their sons and daughters. Sometimes, their problems become ours. The boundary lines get blurred. This can hurt our relationship. How do we build bridges with them? Do we need stronger boundaries? Is there anything we can do to foster an improved relationship with them in the future–one we could enjoy? These 10 tips will be helpful if you want to build a bridge with anyone, especially if the connection has been difficult or estranged.
Is Your Child Bipolar?
Has your child been diagnosed with bipolar disorder? My daughter was. Have you struggled to understand? I did. A few years ago I had the privilege of attending a lecture of one...
Does Your Child Self Harm? It isn’t Just Cutting! Part 2
Today's blog is part 2 from Wednesday, January 28th. It was written by Stacy Flury for parents of teens who struggle with self-injury. Her blog is Anchor of Promise. In part 2...
Does Your Child Self Harm? It Isn’t Just Cutting! Part 1
This is an informative, compassionate blog to help parents understand self-harm/self-injury and their children who struggle with it. It's thoughtfully written by Stacy Flury, a...
Three Things That Cause Hurting Parents to Isolate
As I have journeyed down the road of being the mom of a child with addictions, self-injury, mental health issues, sexual trauma and suicide attempts most of the tine I traveled...
A Party Invitation for Your Prodigal Child
Remember when your children were young and were invited to birthday parties? We'd go shopping together and select a fun gift for them to take. After several years I noticed my...
5 Ways for Parents to Cope with Unexpected Losses
The phone chimed unexpectedly. "Dad? What's up? I didn't expect to hear from you until later." What I was about to hear would shake my world. His voice was weak. He could barely...
When a Parent Feels Guilty
In my last post I promised that I would share a sample of one of the daily emails I send out. The one I chose is from this past fall. I hope it will help you decide if you want...
A New Idea: Parents of Addicts Should be Addicted Too
Is your child an addict or are they making other destructive choices that hurt you? Are they breaking your heart? If so, I have a proposal. It may sound rather odd, but hear me...
“I Don’t Love My child Anymore” by Anchor of Promise
Today's post is a re-blog written by Stacy Flury. Check out her blog for parents of hurting or troubled teens at Anchor of Promise. When parents with teens in crisis get...
I Don’t Love My Child Anymore She Said – Or Does She?
This is a wonderful and insightful blog and not just for parents of teens. Thanks for writing a great one, Stacy!
The Perfect Gift for a Brokenhearted Parent
The perfect gift. Is there such a thing - especially for brokenhearted parents? Did you struggle to come up with just the right present to give your spouse, partner, parent(s),...
Perfect Books For Parents in Pain to Give Themselves for Christmas
If you're a parent in pain due to the behaviors, choices, and struggles of your teen to adult child, then why not give yourself a gift for Christmas this year - one that can help...