“Why is my teen so angry?” is a common question raised by parents as their previously even-tempered child’s mood starts to vacillate between apathy and moodiness. This period can be particularly challenging for parents who are resolved to believe their child is just being defiant or may take their child’s behavior personally. However, the following […]
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When a child is first diagnosed with cancer, the parent’s focus is inevitably on getting their child the care and treatment they need. This focus continues through treatment and can last months or even years. It is a very natural and logical thing for parents to do and no one would argue that it is […]
Read MoreChild Abuse – A Rising Epidemic Child abuse is a rising epidemic in our country. According to Childhelp.org, a report of child abuse is made every 10 seconds. Treatment for sexual abuse, in particular, is a very delicate and tricky process. It requires a highly trained professional in order to achieve optimum healing from such […]
Read MoreWith all the media coverage about the Penn State case this week, my friend Allen Hunt asked me to join him on The Allen Hunt Show to talk about sexual abuse and protecting our children. Here are few quick tips for protecting your children: First, get real! Don’t pretend this doesn’t happen. Statistically, 1 in […]
Read MoreMy daughter recently called about planting some sweet potatoes. She reminded me it is a good time to plant them so they would be grown by Fall. One of the most stubborn spiritual rules in the universe is ‘whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap….” What I want to offer parents and young people today […]
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