Jenny’s mother looks at Jenny’s fall 2022 educational progress report in shock. Her report states that Jenny’s reading and math calculation skills are “below grade level” and that Jenny appears sad, withdrawn throughout the school day and struggles to make friends. Jenny’s mother was happy...
I listened to a radio interview a while back, and my interest piqued when I heard the title of a book being discussed. Seven Stupid Things People do to Mess Up Their Lives (and how not to do them) was written by Dr. Beau Adams....
I’m watching a carefree boy teach himself tricks on a trampoline. He knows the word “pandemic” and is keenly aware of the fact that we have to stay home all the time. He knows these things but he has no idea how much energy I...
One facet of life that is true for every human being is that, regardless of our current circumstances, even when everything is spinning and out of control, we can always choose how we perceive our circumstances. Our perceptions (or beliefs) about our circumstances shape our...
In this time of crisis, we are all dealing with stress, changes, an uncertain future and understandable anxiety. Our marriages will be impacted. Many are predicting a rise in the rate of divorce in the near future. This does not have to be the case....
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“Connection is the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.”~ Brene Brown ~ God, in His infinite wisdom and grand design, created humans...
Handling Anxiety In The Midst Of A PandemicCOVID-19 has reached our shores, rolling in across the oceans from Asia and Europe. Cities on the East and West Coast were hit first and still have the majority of cases. The virus has slowly been working its...
Christmas is a day of meaning and traditions, a special day spent in the warm circle of family and friends.Margaret ThatcherHere, have a cuppa virtual eggnog, reminisce, and consider some alternative holiday traditions with us.Chris HogueOne of my favorite traditions is unwrapping my gifts, as,...
The news is filled with stories of horrific violence. It would seem that violence and terrorism is common due to the amount of coverage of these events by the media. In fact, violent crime is down in America, with only rare exceptions. When should we be...