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How can we create connection with our teens--especially when they shut us out? When they seem to reject our hugs, our help, our everything? Whether there is estrangement, strain or just normal teen stuff, how can we rebuild (or strengthen) the relationship and create a context where connection is possible? For today I want to share with you ONE key tool…
Read MoreOver the years, I’ve learned not just how to be the mom I want to be, but so much more about myself, us as humans, and what I thought I knew along the way.
Read MoreI thought I was well-prepared when I became a mom for the first time in 2000. With decades of babysitting, a background in early childhood education, a major in Behavioral Science, years of leading small groups of adults and teaching kids, I figured I had a clue. Boy did I have a lot to learn.
Read MoreI love Sundays. In the morning I look ahead to what we want to create in the week, appointments, dreams, schemes and appointments. Then later in the day, we go eat dinner as a family and play board games or cards… If you are a mom whose heart is hurting for your child, take hope… Trust the process and believe in them even when they can't believe in themselves.
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