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Parenting and Politics
This fall in the U.S., Presidential elections will be held. I believe with parenting we have a few things in common with politicians. In addition to a few similarities, one makes promises they often can’t keep, while the other needs to know what promises they can count on. But these promises are not from a politician, they’re from God. In this blog post you will find 10 promises God made in the Bible that have helped this mom on her toughest days as a paremt.
Oops! Correction to my last blog.
My husband pointed out to me early this morning that I made an error in last night's post! I wrote that the U.S. team lost the game in the World Cup yesterday. That was wrong!...
The World Cup and Brokenhearted Parents
Are you a soccer fan? Have you been watching any of the World Cup games? My family is pretty big soccer fans. I've seen a number of the World Cup games recently. We watched the...
What is EMDR and Can it Help My Child?
*Today's blog is written by Debbie Haughton, a licensed mental health counselor who is on our Hope for Hurting Parents Board. She will explain what EMDR is and how it could help...
Where Does a Parent Go to Quit?
Are you a mom or dad who is so frustrated, angry, and fed up with your son or daughter you wish you could quit being their parent? You don't want the job any more. You want to...
A Book to Help When You Care About Someone who has Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder. Has your son or daughter been diagnosed with this brain disorder or have you wondered if this is the explanation for what is going on with them? ...
Parents Wonder: What Makes Christian Counseling Different?
Today’s post is from guest blogger, Dr. Vanessa Rojas, a Christian counselor in Orlando, Florida. She is the founder of The Vida Center (thevidacenter.com). She will address a...
Parents: Learn About Self-Injury from a Counselor
Since this is Mental Health Awareness Month I wanted to feature a blog on a related issue common to many who suffer with a mental health issue. Self Injury. Today we welcome...
Parents Need to Know These Facts about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This is my next post offering parents information about another brain disorder. Have you noticed your child experiencing anxiety over...
What Parents Need to Know About Bipolar
If you're a parent whose son or daughter has been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, this is for you. Don't despair. Your child can still have a fulfilling life. This month I'm...
Helping Parents Understand Borderline Personality Disorder
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, therefore my blogs will be focusing on these issues. Ten years ago when my daughter was first diagnosed with a mental health issue, I knew...
Hope for Hurting Parents of Incarcerated Children Part 3 – Fear Not
This is the third post in a three-part series for hurting parents whose children are incarcerated. Part one and two were written by Ellen Gee, mother of Daniel, who was sentenced...
Hope for Hurting Parents of Inmates – Part 2
Today's post is part two in a three-part series by Ellen Gee, guest blogger and author. She's writing from her personal experiences to parents who have a son or daughter who is...