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Why There’s Power In Sticky Situations
I was in the middle of this mess when I had a child who needed to talk. Two hours later, I feel like I had a marathon therapy session with my own child and now have to resume this sticky mess. Real life - important moments in sticky messes. What moments do you need...
Parenting Series: Things I’d Do Over in Raising Girls
I'm posting at Parents Space today one of my most popular posts on raising girls. If you've been reading the blog the last week, you know the challenges and journey I've had in raising my girl. Here is a simple list of things I'd do again in raising a girl and things...
The Love Affair That’s Not With My Husband Bible Study
Over the years, I've developed a love affair with the Word of God. At fifteen, I read a translation of scripture that made God personal to me when an eating disorder consumed my mind, body, and spirit. At seventeen, His word became alive to me when victory overcome...
Parenting Series: Fifty Things I Want My Child To Know About Life
To my children entering the world of adulthood - I recently wondered what I haven’t taught you. So here’s my non-exhaustive list of things I want you to know. Be as wise as a serpent and as innocent as a dove {Matthew 10:16}. Use common sense when dealing with...
What You’re Born To Do: Lesson From a Killer Dog
I learned a lesson from a killer dog. This spring our Boston Terrier was killed by another family pet, an English Shepherd. Both were outdoor dogs along with our German Shepherd. The kinship reminded me of the furry friends on Homeward Bound. They were steadfast...
Inspiring Stories: Naomi’s Story
This month's inspiring story is written by Naomi Raber. Naomi lives by example that the choices of how we respond to our circumstances is what forms our life. As you read her story, you'll see a humble, genuine person. I am honored to share her story, hoping it will...
Friday Chat
Yesterday was our last day of school. The monkeys are out! A reader asked me to write about setting summer schedules for kids. I've written two posts at Parents Space this week on summer schedules and kids. The posts have had a lot of positive feedback. The links are...
Parenting Series: Surviving the Toddler Years by Kristin Nelson
It's always a joy to have contributing writer Kristin Nelson of Not Alone Mom post here! I’ve always considered myself to be a very patient person; even after I had children. I remained patient as my newborn cried through the night and I was up and down...
Sometimes the Best Answer is a Four-Letter-Word.
I spent three years in grad school learning multiple theories on personality, development, and how do conduct talk therapy. Thousands of hours from work experience has taught me sometimes the best answer for life's problems is a four-letter word . Bob Newhart puts it...
Be Still And Know
Facing Insecurities: Why I Don’t Look In The Mirror
It's summer time here on the Back Forty. With summertime comes natural beauty, fresh fruits and veggies from our garden. With the changing of the seasons come the changing of life's seasons, too. Years roll from one to another... and we're the same person in all of...
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