Posts tagged “Family”
Sins of the sons
I know about pain that doesn’t go away. I wrote a book about it. I’m writing about it again, but not because of my…
How to switch from reacting to preventing suicide
I met her at the airport. Within a few minutes, the woman told me, “I’ve been at two funerals in the past two months—and…
Planning for marriage
As many brides are putting the finishing details on their dream weddings, two economics professors from Emory University are sounding a caution. In their…
12 ways to help when a child dies
In the United States, we’re not used to children dying—and that’s a good thing. From 1980 to 2016, the death rate in the United…
I hope we’re that kind of elderly couple
Do you like to watch people? People are fascinating, aren’t they? And you see all sorts of them. I especially like watching elderly couples….
1 reason why . . . you should have a conversation about 13 Reasons Why
What’s the 1 reason why you need to talk about 13 Reasons Why? Because you’re the parent. If you don’t know what I’m talking about,…
Mommy & Daddy are getting a divorce
Why we need to be proactive in focusing on our marriages The video of the six-year-old girl reacting to the news of her parents’…
4 ways to help insecurity-proof your teenage daughters
Just when you think you’ve handled one self-confidence issue with your girls, another pops up. Spin the “this will make your daughter insecure” roulette…
Are you parenting like a Christian?
I’m fairly certain I have given my children the impression that they are supposed to behave so they don’t embarrass our family or bring…