Concerts and bombs. Music and mayhem. No! They should not go together! Dear parents and grandparents, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles and cousins and friends of...
A Letter to Hurting Parents in Manchester, England
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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...
Dad, I’m Not Renee!
Do you live with a continuously rebellious son or daughter? I did. Events occur that took my breath away, made my stomach sink, filled my heart with fear and my mind with...
Helping Parents Deal with Difficult Emotions During the Holidays
There's plenty to be fearful about when you love a son or daughter, or grandchild, who struggles with potentially life-altering issues: substance abuse, self-injury, anorexia or...
A Christmas Surprise for Brokenhearted Parents
I like surprises. Life is full of them, especially for parents – some are good, some not so good. Our children keep us on our toes, more so the older they get. We never know what...
Can Parents in Pain be Thankful?
Are you a parent in pain? Be honest. Do you feel thankful? On my darkest days, I didn't. Does the mention of the word thankful make you want to run and hide? When your heart's...
8 Ways for Parents in Pain to Be Emotionally Healthy
I was a mess. My daughter was living on the streets, sleeping in parks and friend's cars, out of control in her alcohol and drug abuse. Angry and grief-stricken, embarrassed and...
Moms Speak Up About Bullying
Were you bullied as a child or teenager? If you were, then you remember what it felt like. You know how damaging it can be. Do you now find yourself as a parent who suspects your...
The Hurricane Matthews of Parenting
In parenting we sometimes encounter storms. Some come upon us suddenly without warning. Others give advance notice, like hurricanes. They bring fear and destruction. I live in...
7 Lies of Suicide
Today's blog was written by Beth Saadati. I first shared it last May. Since September is Suicide Awareness month and I'm focusing on this topic all month, I felt impressed to...