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...
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...
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...
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...
The media is reporting that Paris Jackson cut herself and made a suicide attempt last night. Cutting is a hot topic. Are you a parent who has experienced this? Have you been...
Are you a mom or dad who has had your heart crushed by your child's choices and behaviors? Have you wondered if your sacrifices made any difference? Have you felt taken advantage...
This is the last in a series of seven posts on the major mental illnesses, also called brain disorders. As a parent who once knew nothing about these things before my daughter,...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It seems fitting that I get back to my series on Mental Illness. This is Part 5 of a 6 Part Series. Have you noticed your child experiencing...
Have you ever come to a place in your experience of parenting where you were so worn out and discouraged that you didn't know what you could believe in anymore? Did you want to...
Have you ever observed unreasonable fears or unexplainable episodes in your son or daughter that caused you to wonder if they have panic disorder? My daughter first started...
This is a heartfelt message to Pastor Rick Warren and his family - a family who has been crushed by the weight of their adult child's death by suicide. It is what I would want...
I'm in the middle of writing a series of posts on mental illness. So far I've addressed depression and bipolar disorder. Next will be Schizophrenia. But for today I thought I...