*Disclosure – This post may contain affiliates. Read the full disclosure here. With marriage comes choices, responsibilities and obligations. There are the decisions of children, careers, finances, faith, friends, hobbies, volunteering, political views etc. And with each thought and decision there can be differing of opinions with your spouse. And that’s where the problem can … [Read more…]
*Disclosure: Post may contain affiliate links. See full disclosure here. According to Merriam-Webster, to compare is to examine the character or qualities of especially in order to discover resemblances or differences; to view in relation to. We innately make comparisons where ever we go and do. The food we pick in the grocery store. Clothes we pick … [Read more…]
This post is part one in a two-part series. In this first post, I will focus on how to help teach your teens to follow their Christian values. In part two, I’ll focus on how to encourage your teens not be judgmental of others who aren’t following Christian values. According to the Barna Group, nearly three out … [Read more…]
The person you chose to connect your life to is a living, breathing, creation of God. He delights in your spouse! While we know that to be true, how often do we think or act differently in our day to day life? How often are we actually treating our spouse like a thing rather than … [Read more…]
The best novels are the ones that have the greatest character development. They start the novel with flaws and weaknesses. Then they face adversities. Have ups and downs. And ultimately they are better off people in the end. At least somewhat. The best novels have growth of some kind. But sometimes the growth isn’t so … [Read more…]
How to Talk to Your Kids about Their Day A common question I get from the parents of my adolescent and teenage clients is, “Do they actually talk to you during session?” They are usually shocked when they hear their adolescent was engaged and even downright talkative. Most parents admit their child(ren) rarely tells them … [Read more…]
According to Merriam-Webster, rejection is the act of not accepting, believing, or considering something : the state of being rejected. And when that something is you, it hurts. Many of us have experienced rejection at some time or another. The result can lead to avoidance, closing off, guarding oneself and avoiding vulnerability. Yet being willing to be … [Read more…]
This post contains affiliates. The links don’t cost you anything extra but they do provide me a small commission if you use them. One of the areas that I am passionate about is the skewed way society is viewing our men and women. There appears to be an emphasis on elevating women and simultaneously devaluing … [Read more…]
This post contains affiliates. The links don’t cost you anything extra but they do provide me a small commission if you use them. Ideally you love your body. But in reality, for most of us, there are aspects of our body that we dislike. Have caused us tears. And have led to insecurities. So then … [Read more…]
I Don’t NEED My Husband At first glance that sounds like such a terrible statement. I love my husband. He truly is my favorite person on this Earth. He has been an amazing support through me getting a master’s degree and moving states twice because of my career. Marriage with to him is easy. He’s … [Read more…]