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...
Does Your Child Self Harm? It Isn’t Just Cutting! Part 1
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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...
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...
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...
A Message for Parents with Heavy Hearts
It's the beginning of Advent. For many parents hearts are heavy, smiles are forced, there will be no "merry" in their holiday season. Is that you? Do you ache over your son or...
Help for Parents of Troubled Teens
Are you a parent who's wondered where to find help, encouragement and insights for your troubled teen? You may only need a book with fresh ideas. But your problems may be more...
Has Your Child Been Bullied?
October is Anti-bullying month. It's a major problem in schools all over the country today. It's huge. And now cyber-bullying is on the increase. This past week I listened to a...
When Parents Need Help Recovering from a Suicide
September was Suicide Prevention Month. I know it's October now, but I still wanted to share some great resources to help parents (or anyone) who is recovering from a suicide (or...
How a Support Group Can Help Hurting Parents
Are you a mom or dad who thought you'd lose your mind from fear and worry over your beloved child? Powerless, you stood by watching while they began going down the wrong road of...
A New Kind of Hope for Parents with Broken Hearts
Have you ever felt hopeless about your child? They were arrested - again. Now they're facing a longer jail or prison sentence. Have you reached the point where you couldn't...