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What Parents Need to Know About Suicide
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. I'm going to do a series on the subject and will post more frequently this month. Today's post is for parents whose sons or daughters struggle with thoughts and fantasies of ending their lives. Anyone who cares about someone who struggles with...
What Parents Need to Know About Suicide, Part 2
Do you love someone who struggles with suicidal thoughts? Have they made an attempt, maybe more than once? Do you live in fear for their lives? If this is yoru child, it is your...
What Parents Need to Know About Suicide – Part One
Are you a parent who has been fearful your son or daughter might be thinking of killing themselves? Do you know what the warning signs are? Did you feel a great sense of denial...
A word to the Royal Family’s Newest Parents
I am one of millions who watched the TV news specials the night your royal baby boy was born. It was almost 31 years ago, but I remember well how that felt - how wonderful it was...
Three Things Hurting Parents Need to Hear
When I was in so much pain from my 19-year-old daughter's destructive behaviors, I thought I couldn't bear it one more day. Death would have been easier -- hers or mine. Being...
One Way to Love Your Wayward Child
When you listen well to your son or daughter (or to anyone), you're loving them. You are giving them the gift of yourself and of your time. Time is a valuable commodity. It’s one...
Trayvon Martin-Zimmerman Trial’s Message to Parents in Pain
The Trayvon Martin-George Zimmerman trial is over. Many people all over the country are upset about the outcome. There have been riots in some cities. No matter what your opinion...
Hurting Parents Feel Crazy!
If you are a parent who is hurting due to the self-destructive choices your child is making, or if they suffer from a mental illness and the repercussions of these things are...
Six Things to Do When Parenting a “Firecracker” Child
Has your parenting experience felt like trying to control an unpredictable firecracker? Did your child set off emotional fireworks on a regular basis bringing chaos to the...
5 Things You Can do When You Think Your Child is Using Drugs
Have you been concerned your child will start or already is using drugs such as alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, or others like prescription drugs? If you have, you're not alone....
Remedy for A Parent’s Insanity
Insanity - "doing something the same way over and over again and expecting different results." According to this, I must be insane. I've tried to control, fix, and change my...
When Father’s Day Hurts
Have you been dreading Father's Day this year? Do you wish it would just go away? If your child is in rebellion, making destructive choices, estranged from you, or is suffering...
Encouragement for Parents with Broken Hearts from Guest Blogger
Today I welcome guest blogger, Sandra Auer. She 's the mom of a former prodigal. I believe you will gain invaluable wisdom and insights from her that will help you navigate on...