Depression is a legitimate mental illness, and it’s not something to mess around with. Christmas can be a major trigger. I want you to know that I’m no expert, but there are signs indicating you or your teen may need some [...]
The time after Christmas can be kind of depressing. We all get geared up for the holiday, and then—BOOM—it’s all done, and then we wait for the ball to drop so we can start a new year. For kids, this [...]
It’s Christmas. It’s a day everyone’s been anticipating. The kids finally get to open their presents. The family will finally be together. While it’s great for most families, it’s also a very difficult day for others. It's the first holiday [...]
The most wonderful time of the year can be the worst time of year for some. For families that are struggling with loss through death, divorce, or some other disfunction it can be lonely, stressful, and sad. If you’re a [...]
How do we do that? Sometimes it’s frustrating, isn’t it? Even as adults we get so busy planning, shopping, and going to Christmas parties that we lose focus on the most important thing: Christ. What do we do? Well, our [...]
“My kids? What about me?” If you’re anything like me, you get more excited about Christmas than the kids do. Now that my youngest is 17, that’s definitely the case. I’m ALWAYS the first one up, usually around 6. Why? [...]
The baby you waited patiently for nine months is now here, and it’s NOT what you expected. Endless crying. You’re pretty sure your baby is nocturnal and maybe allergic to sleep. You feel stressed, frustrated, guilty maybe because you’re not [...]
$929. That’s how much the average family is going to be spending on Christmas presents this year.1 Much of that money is going to be spent on mobile devices like tablets, iPhones, and more. Have you figured out how long [...]
If you live in areas where this time of year is uncomfortable for the cold-blooded, you’ve probably heard something similar from your kids. Here are some suggestions. First, tell them the cold is God’s creation, too. Point out that the [...]
It’s 7:30, and you’re getting ready to leave for work. You have a tight schedule, and any delay is going to make you late for that important meeting. Your 17-year-old daughter is still in bed. Do you wake her up [...]