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…
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,…
Are you in vacation mode? After all, summertime is here and we’re finally allowed to move about more from place-to-place. If you’re traveling by car, you might be listening to the sound of your little (or not so little) ones in the back seat as you cruise toward your vacation destination. When I’m steering our vehicle down the…
Tara is a Senior Psychological Examiner, Certified EMDR Therapist, and play therapist. She provides counseling and psychological/educational assessments for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Tara’s special areas of interest include trauma, anxiety, depression, divorce, grief, abuse, behavior issues, attachment, social skills, and self-esteem. Where did you go to school? Undergraduate at Belmont University, Graduate at…
Our families have certainly spent a lot of time together lately. Some individuals may be enjoying it more than others, especially if that is their love language. Do you know if this is true of you? What about your kids? Think about it—how do you enjoy giving and receiving love in general? Maybe through gift-giving? Helping others in need?…
Stress invades our lives. Parenting magnifies it. Single parenting makes it enormous. I had the opportunity to be a guest with Robert Beeson and Kimberly Mitchell on the Solo Parent Society podcast. We talk about the stress of raising children & teenagers on your own, along with practical steps to take for survival. These stress-busting strategies…
Sarah Beth VanDyke specializes in working with children, teens, and their parents. She has an exuding passion for helping children and teens navigate life’s difficulties while pointing them to Jesus Christ. Q. Where did you go to school? Graduate School: A. The University of Louisville Q. What is a fond childhood memory? A. Being at home…
Change is difficult for people of all ages. And although children seem to adapt easier than adults to new situations, this pandemic time at home has been stressful for everyone. So, as our kids are winding down this school semester at home, we want to help them succeed in their new learning environments. Below are…