How can you help your teen daughter show that she still cares for her dad? Teen girls are often unsure how to navigate communication with their fathers. Gone are the days when Dad could elicit giggles with his jokes...
Guest post by Cindi Reynolds “Help! My child doesn’t want to go to school. I don’t know what to do.” As an elementary school counselor, I often get calls or emails from parents who are concerned when their child...
Are you sending your child to school for the first time? What are your thoughts, feelings and concerns? Or do you remember when sent your child to school for the first time? Do you remember how it felt? It would be...
Marilyn, a Wisdom of the Wounded reader wrote to us and shared this unique story of a nest that isn’t quite empty but still requires an adjustment: I have four children; three of them left the house within 13 months....
Many school-aged children eagerly anticipate summer vacation. No more school! It’s a chance to play outside, collect bugs or just lie on the ground and look up at the sky. But not every kid looks forward to summer...
Nancy VandeWater, a member of my church family, told me the following story. I believe it embodies the keys to ensuring that our children will grow up to be compassionate caregivers, so I share it with you here....
Involving your children in caregiving activities can be fun. All you need are a few ideas that are tailored to your kids’ ages and interests. Here are four of my favorites: Build a “Kit” Do you remember when you were a...
A wise person in the book of Proverbs states, “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not turn from it.” (Proverbs 22:6) Yes, your actions speak louder than your words. So, if you want your...
