I was a Christian homeschooling mom. Never did I imagine I would become the mother of a drug addict. None of us are prepared for parenting. The delicate dance of parenting an adult child can turn into a nightmare when dealing with drug ...
Releasing your kids to adulthood is a mixed blessing. You are both proud and saddened. They are embracing maturity and that’s a good thing! Things will be different in your home, and that can be a confusing thing. Now is the time to prepare ...
It’s easy to tell yourself that college is a journey your child takes alone because it’s their first taste of true adult independence, but that doesn’t mean you have no part to play in this momentous stage of their life. Picture Source The ...
Guest Post by Dianna Ek M.A. I'm not adopted. But did I really know my mom? I can't say that I did. Because the communication between my mother and myself was always at a small talk level. I never knew her real feelings or anything about her ...
When your child was three years old, you had one way to communicate. Due to their immaturity, chances are you were more directive and direct with them. “Don’t touch the hot stove!” or “Let’s go use the potty!” These were the ways we communicated ...
