Can you believe Easter has already passed? As parents in pain because of the struggles, choices, and behaviors of our teen or adult children, a heaviness still hangs in the air...
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4 Suggestions for Parents Who Feel Hopeless at Easter
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Apr 20, 2025 | holidays
Today is Easter, a day of hope and new beginnings. But before the resurrection came the crucifixion which brought a lot of loss, sorrow, betrayal, confusion, and unanswered...
A New Perspective for Brokenhearted Parents
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Mar 12, 2025 | who you can be
Brokenhearted, I needed a new perspective. Five years ago a mom who also needed a new perspective wrote to me. Her child almost died and she was in great pain: “As a parent,...
4 Ways A Parent Can Lessen their Pain on Valentine’s Day
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Feb 12, 2025 | holidays
Intense pain gripped my heart when I felt rejected by my daughter. What can a parent do when their beloved children don't love them back in the way they long for? Aren't our sons...
A New Year’s Gift for Hurting Parents
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Dec 30, 2024 | holidays
Parenthood changes you. But when your son or daughter has a history of making awful choices, struggles with an addiction, mental illness or with their sexual orientation, the...
For Weary Parents of Prodigals on Christmas Eve
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Dec 24, 2024 | holidays
What good word could I possibly give parents of prodigals today, on Christmas eve? How I wish I could promise you everything's going to be fine with your child, or that...
A Hurting Parent’s Christmas Wish List
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Dec 13, 2024 | holidays
The years my daughter wrestled with substance use, self-injury, mental illness, and suicidal tendencies, my Christmas wish list was short. If you're a hurting parent,...
Hurting Parents Can Cope
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Sep 18, 2024 | what you can do
When you feel like you've lost control of your emotions because of your son or daughter's behaviors and choices how can you cope? What do you do to keep your sanity if your child...
The Olympics and Painful Parenting
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Aug 5, 2024 | what you can do
I've come to a conclusion after watching 2024 Olympic events this week. The Olympics and painful parenting have something in common. Like many of the athletes who didn't get what...
Four Steps to Emotional Freedom for Brokenhearted Parents
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Jul 1, 2024 | Mental Illness
Thursday is the 4th of July when we celebrate our freedom as Americans. However, some of us still live in bondage ... emotional bondage. Brokenhearted parents are among them....
Mental Illness Part 3 – Has Your Child Been Diagnosed with Schizophrenia?
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Jun 3, 2024 | Mental Illness
Schizophrenia. Have you wondered if this could be what's wrong with your son or daughter, or have they already been diagnosed? Maybe you weren't surprised, but either way this...
Prayer Can Make the Difference for Struggling Parents
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Jun 2, 2024 | prayer
In my life prayer has made all the difference. My prayers are to the God of the Bible, the all-powerful creator of heaven and earth who raised Jesus from the dead. I have an...