Category: Boundaries

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year? Dealing with Difficult People at Christmas
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year? Dealing with Difficult People at Christmas

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When it comes to people and their relationships, there is never a shortage of problems. But at Christmas, it’s supposed to be different.  Isn’t it a time of peace and goodwill to men after all? Unfortunately, it’s often worse at Christmas.  I think that the stress related to difficult situations increases because of an increase of… Continue reading The Most Wonderful Time of the Year? Dealing with Difficult People at Christmas

Secrets of Those Middle-Age Moments That No One is Telling You
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Secrets of Those Middle-Age Moments That No One is Telling You

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“How old are you again, Mom? 44, 42, 46…?” She was always someone different, not the face I see daily in the mirror.  It feels very surreal to speak it, let alone put it in writing:  I am a middle-aged woman. I only answer so they stop before they insult me.  “I am almost 47.”… Continue reading Secrets of Those Middle-Age Moments That No One is Telling You

Avoiding the Bitter Pill When Bad Relationships Stay Bad
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Avoiding the Bitter Pill When Bad Relationships Stay Bad

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“Why don’t they ever change?” I wish I had a dollar every time I’ve heard these words.  Maybe I’d be living on a beautiful island in the Caribbean. I’ve spent a great deal of of my ministry life helping people work through a variety of difficult relationship issues. My adoptive friends and I have also personally battled… Continue reading Avoiding the Bitter Pill When Bad Relationships Stay Bad

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Mom’s Message on Manhood to her Sons, Part II

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Dear Son, Please allow me to continue my letter to you on manhood that I started last week.  I know it may still seem strange coming from your mom, but I encourage you to listen closely to the wisdom I’ve gathered from living life with a great man, growing older, and seeing how the world works.… Continue reading Mom’s Message on Manhood to her Sons, Part II

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BRAT TALK: Kids Who Like to Argue

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There are few things more frustrating to a parent than an arguing child.  The days and hours fly past us enough already, so who has time to argue over every little thing? Unfortunately, even the youngest child can be masterful at arguing and it’s easy to get sucked into the vacuum early on.  There is no need… Continue reading BRAT TALK: Kids Who Like to Argue

BRAT TALK: Helping Kids Learn the Art of Good Interruptions
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BRAT TALK: Helping Kids Learn the Art of Good Interruptions

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Their little faces pressed against the screen looking at me from the porch. My earlier frustration began to dissolve and was replaced quickly by feelings of guilt and compassion as I tried to wrap up my phone conversation. Have you ever been constantly interrupted while trying to have an intense or important conversation?  If you have children,… Continue reading BRAT TALK: Helping Kids Learn the Art of Good Interruptions

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Finding Our Feelers in a “Me” World and Teaching Our Children to Care

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He looked at me with wide eyes trying hard to make sense of my words. “Really, I mean it.  Hasn’t anyone ever told you that you were made to be a rescuer and make this world a better place?  Try being a hero, instead of a killer.  You were made to be a hero!” He… Continue reading Finding Our Feelers in a “Me” World and Teaching Our Children to Care

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Helping Our Kids (and Ourselves) Navigate the Green When Life Just Doesn’t Care

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  The frustration was building on her face.   She would not look my way.  Perhaps it was to stay focused; most likely it was to keep from letting the tears escape. My heart hurt as I watched this girl of mine struggling to keep her composure.  Golf is a long game.  It is one thing to… Continue reading Helping Our Kids (and Ourselves) Navigate the Green When Life Just Doesn’t Care

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Mom’s Top Ten Survival Tips for Raising Your Child with Attachment Issues

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       I have parented my adopted child for over nine years.  I will never be the same.  It is the hardest thing I have ever done. On the days I am frustrated, it is good for me to go back and remember how far we have come.  I only wish I had known… Continue reading Mom’s Top Ten Survival Tips for Raising Your Child with Attachment Issues

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Mom’s Top 10 Ways to Spot A Fool

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  It may surprise you to know that this mother and pastor’s wife struggles with intolerance towards “dumb” people.  I’m not referring to intellect when I use the term “dumb”…but FOOLISH people who choose over and over to do dumb things. So when I was recently asked to teach our girls how to identify a “fool”, I jumped… Continue reading Mom’s Top 10 Ways to Spot A Fool