by Brenda L. Yoder | Mar 20, 2019 | 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 Cassie | Mar 12, 2019 | Fledge, Parenting, Podcast Episodes
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 10:20 — 14.5MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS“Loving your kids through authentic relationship is the greatest way to open their hearts to Christ.” Brenda Yoder, Fledge: Launching Your Kids...
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 | Dec 14, 2018 | Faith
Christmas is stressful finding just the right present for your teen or tween. While I love that my older kids send me links to online gifts I can purchase from my living room with coffee in hand, added stress creeps in…… Is there something everyone else is getting...
