It’s that question parents universally dread hearing from their child’s mouth, “Mommy, what’s sex?” From the back seat of my car this inquiry sounded loud and clear from my five-year-old son’s mouth. At the time, we were driving toward his school one morning when he decided it was the perfect time to get his question answered.…
Seeking God through prayer is like a conversation with your best friend. Sometimes it’s longer stints—filled with emotion and a lot of talking. Other times—simply sitting quietly to listen provides a special way of bonding closer in relationship. The great thing about spending time with God is that He is always with us. Unlike human friends…
It’s that time of the year when we charge into our list of personal resolutions! These are goals to improve our living in so many ways—whether through fitness, weight control, or financial know-how. Plans abound everywhere we look for ways to make us “better” than we were last year. But when it comes to our…
Making changes to ones lifestyle is one of the hardest goals to achieve—regardless of the time of year! And matters of weight loss ranks sky-high on the “too-difficult/don’t want to” list for most of us. What do you consider your biggest enemy in the battle of losing weight? Time or desire to exercise? Snacks in the…
You may or may not be traveling “over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house” this holiday season, but if you have small kiddos traveling alongside—you might be scrambling for some survival tips. We’ve got you covered! Suitcases In most cases, Grandma has a washing machine and dryer at her house, so no…
“Home for the Holidays” is one of the best Christmas songs ever recorded! I don’t know of many other lyrics that bring such a warm and cozy feeling straight to the heart—unless, of course, you’re not going home for the holidays. Ever been there? Home alone (and cold)! It was the winter of 1998. I…
Oh, the joys of being newly married! So many first experiences together: Picking out a home or apartment, choosing furniture and new dishes, deciding how to set up house. Such marital bliss! And then comes the holidays. You may notice how your once jovial “Ho! Ho! Ho!” has transformed to more of a “No! No!!…
The family feast is coming soon, and I’m looking forward to it as much as anyone. My personal contribution to the spread this year includes two homemade pies—fudge and pecan—the traditional “pink stuff” dessert, and another side or two. These goodies are definitely a fun part of the annual festivities surrounding Thanksgiving Day. But other…
Are you familiar with the childhood game often referred to as “Got you last”? The object of this game is to tag someone and then run away from them as fast as possible while yelling, “Got you last!” The final person to be tagged is considered the loser until they tag someone else. This game…
Anxiety is a mental health disorder, affecting millions of individuals from childhood through adult years. In Part 1, we looked at some of the basic symptoms of anxiety that can bring about debilitating effects for those living with this malady. We’ll now consider various coping methods. Effective Tools in Managing Anxiety Most of this list…