by Brenda L. Yoder | Feb 27, 2019 | Fledge, For Women, 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 baby sitter, get the kids to school, teach high schoolers, rush to a volleyball game, help kids with homework, get...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Feb 14, 2019 | Parenting
Valentine’s Day can be hard for teens. While some teens get flowers and gifts delivered to them in school, Valentine’s Day sends mixed messages to non-dating teens. Even dating teens can be in unhealthy or toxic relationships. This holiday provides good...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Jan 9, 2019 | Life
I looked around the room thinking how much solace I’d find if only I lived there. I was in the parlor of a colonial home in the mountains of Northern Virginia. I’ve been to Virginia often in the recent years visiting my daughter who went to college...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Nov 17, 2018 | Fledge, Parenting
The man made a remark about my overflowing grocery cart I carefully maneuvered to the checkout line, hoping something wouldn’t fall off. “I used to do this every week,” I replied, matter-of-factly. I’m still thankful I get to grocery shop...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Aug 31, 2018 | Coaching, Faith, For Women, Life
“I don’t know what I need” is the response I often get when I ask a client what her needs are or when people answer this question in a workshop. Many of us don’t know what our needs are. Perhaps you’ve never stopped to think about it....
