Suicide is on the rise.” I heard the somber statement again on this morning’s news. Recently, several cases of well-known, successful celebrities suddenly ending their lives have been mentioned over media outlets. We hear about them with shock and sadness—and so do our children! We may think about these headlines as sad or unfortunate. Kids,…
Summertime! It’s great for kids to be out of school and everyone more relaxed. But you may be thinking, What do we do now with everyone home all.day.long?? Sometimes our plans turn out differently than what we were thinking about earlier in the year, so it’s good to have a backup plan. Consider some of these…
Dads, do you ever think of the legacy you’ll one day leave with your children? The word “inheritance” is usually associated with material possessions such as money, but there is another kind of legacy that’s even more valuable. Although it can’t be seen, counted, or measured, a spiritual inheritance is the most priceless gift you…
Everyone has a theory about what makes up a real family. But this post isn’t about a theory. Rather, it’s about family—a “forever family,” as Mike McClanahan calls it. This is a peek through an open window of Mike’s household and expressly his heart, made up of five children—four of which he adopted in 2016. Mike’s story During…
“You just don’t get it!!” As kids, we all had this thought running through our minds when it came to our parents and their “old-school ways.” After all—how could they not see things from our perspective? Were they blind, or what? Now, we are our parents—in many ways. And trying to “survive” living with kids who…
Easter is a fun holiday to celebrate with children. But beyond egg hunts and brightly-colored Spring clothes, sometimes it’s hard to know how to experience (and explain) the true meaning of Easter with younger kids. Other than taking them to church on Easter—which is a great thing to do—consider additional avenues of educating your children…
The Momo Challenge is back in full force—making the viral internet rounds with its usual dark and twisted content for children. So, it’s no surprise that we have recently seen the effects of Momo on children—as well as their parents who are searching for answers in our counseling office. Here’s what you should know about Momo’s message and four…
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…
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…