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A seed of insecurity was planted the day I held my firstborn in my arms for the first time. Don’t get me wrong, there was unexplainable joy and deep-seated love the moment our eyes met, but with it came dark feelings that I didn’t invite into my heart or home. I watered and nurtured my …
Contributing Photographer: Carla Ackermann
As women we are constantly bombarded with messages from the media, television, church, magazines, the web and peer pressure (yes, even at this age we are dealing with peer pressure). These messages crowd our hearts and haunt us as they whisper: who we should be, how we should dress, what we should feed our children, how much we …
I love color in my home decor but I find myself afraid to experiment with color in my wardrobe. Sometimes I will wear one piece that is bold in color but adding accent pieces that are not neutral is a bit risky so I don’t. The color wheel explanation below was very helpful in figuring out how to add color accent pieces and …
Build bridges with your children not walls. Welcome to Part 2 of our series: Teaching Our Kids Boundaries (based on the book Boundaries with Kids) As a counselor I have heard many children say this: I disobey. I get lectured. I get grounded. I get the silent treatment. And sometimes I don’t even get a kiss goodnight. …
