We are now in week 3 of life with a teenager in crisis. We are in the middle of trying to figure out if there is more going on her than bad teenager choices. You see with adopted kids (who come out of the foster system) there is sadly damage. I first believed as we… [Continue Reading]
Reclaiming Little Matt – Why Do I Act Like A Little Kid?
August 11, 2008 By
When I first heard about the concept of the inner child I have to admit I was pretty skeptical. I mean, having a bunch of little kids living inside of you. Really? I don’t know… Well, now I do know for sure that this is exactly the case. As strange as it sounds, these little… [Continue Reading]
ADHD? Not My Kid!
August 9, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Sitting facing the teacher for the umpteenth time, I was growing weary of her long litany. “Jack doesn’t sit in his seat. Jack doesn’t stay on task. Jack disrupts the other kids with his constant noise making. Jack doesn’t turn in completed work.” This was hard to hear about my sweet 10 year old who… [Continue Reading]
What Is Your Teen Doing Online?
August 9, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Do you really know what your teens are doing online? If you have a computer and teens in your house, then you need to have internet filtering software installed. There are some that are described as Parental Controls for Christians and they market themselves as being developed to appeal to the Christian community. It’s just… [Continue Reading]
No Vegetables! Sensory Integration Activities
August 9, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Interesting things were happening with my 2-year old daughter She didn’t like certain things touching her skin, or clothing tight on her skin. Wearing underwear would unnerve her. Food textures were bugging her. (She wouldn’t eat fruits and vegetables – still won’t). She didn’t like to be snuggled for long. She always was a strong-willed… [Continue Reading]
