My mom was not cool and I have the facts to prove it. She was older, and slower-moving than the other kids’ moms. She was basically a farmer. Her clothes were a mix of bargains when she found the time or energy to shop. Going to the hair salon was never important to her. And…
Congrats! You’ve made it to the last stretch of this academic school year. Just a few more weeks to go! And just as the Fall kickoff was a bit stressful, these final weeks of class time and end-of-year activities can be demanding as well. Sometimes a diversion from the norm is good for me when…
“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…
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…
As Christian parents, we raise our children in the church with prayerful anticipation of the day they become Christians. Many times, this happens for them at a young age since they’ve been immersed in biblical education from the time they were babies. This was the case with our son, Joey. My husband and I had been Christians…