Do you wish you could sit down with a parent who’s further down the road of difficult parenting than you? You'd pepper them with questions and hope to glean something...
Interview with the Parents of a Former Prodigal Son
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Five Things Parents of Addicts Need to Remember
This is a letter from an addict who didn't make it. She was somebody's daughter - their pride and joy . . . a long time ago. She wrote this letter to her sister. The family...
Five Things a Parent Can Do to Point the Way for Their Troubled Child
These comments were shared by Linda Dahl*, the mom of an addict, after her daughter's relapse. Linda vulnerably shared insights she’s gained along the way. Even if your child...
Depression Can Get to Anybody
Today's blog was authored by Richard Larson. It was his response to the suicide death of rock star musician Chris Cornell who struggled with depression most of his life –...
Six Ways Troubled Parents can Stay Emotionally Healthy
How can you stay emotionally healthy when your child is troubled? My daughter was losing her battle with addiction, mental illness and self-injury. She was an adult. I had done...
5 Ways to Endure Painful Parenting Experiences
April 15, 2017—the day before Easter. I had no idea what was about to happen or how my world would be shaken, but that’s how it is in this life. We can’t see what’s in our...
Parents, Why are you Talking When Your Child’s Not Listening?
I discovered two things that really helped me on my parenting journey. When your teen or adult child stops listening to you, stop talking (trying to teach, instruct, etc.) and...
When Mother’s Day Hurts
If your son or daughter struggles with addiction, mental illness, self-injury, an eating disorder, suicidal thoughts, is incarcerated or has other issues, then Mother's Day is...
Prayer Can Change Your Child’s Life
Thank you Judy Douglass, the mother of a former prodigal, for today's post. I believe her words will encourage you. June 2 is the Worldwide Prodigal Prayer Day. It will be here...
Comfort for Brokenhearted Parents in the Easter Story
Where can a parent find comfort when their heart’s been broken? When I was in deep, emotional pain I felt fragile and unsteady. I needed real comfort and something solid to hold...
A Blizzard’s Message to Parents in Pain
January of 1997 in Baltimore, Maryland, my husband, three children and I found ourselves in the middle of a blizzard. We had flown into town for two weeks of cross-cultural...
Two Things Brokenhearted Parents Need to Know
I didn't know where to find help for my addicted, depressed daughter. What counselor should we take her to? How could I find one? What rehab should we send her to? Which one...