If you scroll through my cell phone contacts, eventually you’ll come to an entry simply titled “Mom—home.” The one just above it is noted as “Mom—cell.” They’re complete with my mom’s profile picture and home address. I’ve happily used these numbers over the years to chat it up for countless hours with my mom about all our life…
You may remember the well-known children’s book Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Although published in 1972, its content is still relatable—and not just for kids. After all, who can say they never experience one of “those days” they would just as soon forget? No doubt our lives have been full of lousy days…
If you are the parent of a teen, you’ve probably heard the word “vaping,” but do you really know what comes along with this trendy addiction? It can be tricky to sort through the myths to get to the truth behind this latest craze of teens and young adults. The new ciggie First, it’s important to…
It was like getting punched in the stomach. I heard the words coming from my supervisor’s mouth and watched as she relayed the news of our company’s layoff, but it still felt surreal. After hearing the terms of departure, I was met by a security guard at my office where I was to immediately clear out. I was…
Considering the tragic shootings we hear about daily in the news…answer this question: What will my children (or teenagers) do if crisis strikes? I don’t know if the family crisis plan you’ve prepared came to mind, but more than likely it did not. Go ahead and let the guilt move on because you are not alone. Though Isaiah…
If you’re feeling a little testy, short-tempered, and “crabby” these days, you’re not alone. I’ve been feeling it as well. Most friends and people who know me well would probably say I’m fairly mild-mannered, slow to anger, drawn toward reasonable conversations, and admire rational discussions even if I disagree with another person’s position. However, as…
When the pandemic started here last Spring, I knew we were in for some changes. But I also thought by summertime we would surely be on our way back to “normal.” Well, we see that hasn’t happened, and it may not be like we were used to for a while longer. So, these days of confinement…
During the “dog days of summer” each year, most of our normal routines melt away with the last day of May and are quickly replaced with r-e-l-a-x-a-t-i-o-n and vaca time away from home. Ahhh!! Nothing wrong with that plan! But as Christians, how can we grow in our relationship with the Lord over these next few months—rather than watching it evaporate…
You may or may not be traveling across the globe this summer, but even local road trips can be challenging if you have young preschoolers in tow. If you’re scrambling for a few traveling “survival” tips, we’ve got you covered! Check out this list before you hit the road: Pack it up! For younger preschoolers,…
Vacations this Summer may not look like what you’re used to doing. They may not be as elaborate or as far away. However, studies show that taking time off from our normal work routine reduces stress, lowers our risk for heart disease, and improves sleep. We all want that! Studies also demonstrate that consistent breaks from work…