by Brenda L. Yoder | May 5, 2022 | Fledge, Parenting
I fell into bed at night, feeling like my head was pinned against a wall and there was no way out. The next day would be the same—up at 5:30 am, get the babysitter, get the kids to school, teach high schoolers, rush to a volleyball game, help kids with homework, get...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Jan 15, 2022 | Parenting
“I can’t tell my mom that. She’ll freak out.” It’s the thing kids say when we’re talking about hard things. My hope as a counselor or speaker is that kids will take the hardest things in their lives to their parents. But hearing...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Jul 13, 2021 | Parenting
School starts soon for thousands of students. As a school counselor and former teacher, I love the excitement of the first day. Faces are filled with excitement, anticipation, but also anxiety. Uncertainty is real for kids. Parents often ask me, “How can I...
by Cassie | Jul 4, 2021 | Encouragement, Faith, Parenting, Podcast Episodes
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 18:30 — 15.0MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSAre you in the trenches of parenting irritable adolescents? Do you ever wonder “Who is this and where is my kid?” In this episode, Brenda speaks about the...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Jun 30, 2021 | For Women, Life, Parenting
“How do I know what love is?” Jensen asked. It was an honest question from a teen. I processed how to answer her realizing the culture around her has conflicting messages about love, relationships, and affection. Love is becoming an elusive term. When I’ve...
by Brenda L. Yoder | May 5, 2021 | For Women, Parenting
Mother’s Day can be hard amidst the flowers and cards. A day that’s supposed to be filled with happiness and joy may be full of grief, sadness, and loss. I’m going to call this unique hurt Mom Pain. Mom pain isn’t widely discussed. Facebook or...
