Relational Repairs
I have a confession. Once I yelled at my sister. I probably have yelled at her many times, over the course of growing up together, but...
Pay Attention
Last summer my middle daughter got a tiny little cut on her heel while she was playing outside. It was more of a prick than a cut, and...
The Good Struggle
I am one of those parents who really, really hates to hear their babies cry. It triggers some sort of physical alarm in me, and I feel...
It's Not You, It's Me....also, It's Not Me, It's You
The other day I was rushing through the grocery store, trying to remember as much as I could off the grocery list I left at home. I was...
The Case for Conflict
It became evident very early in our marriage that my husband and I have completely different orientations toward conflict. I hate...
"I'm Okay!"
My middle daughter is probably the toughest person I know. She seems virtually impervious to physical pain. Her mantra is “I’m ok!” ...
HURRY UP!
It amazes me how long it takes me to get out the door. Actually, I do fine getting out the door. It’s the three young children who...
Christmas Conflict
Every year on the Friday after Thanksgiving, my family goes on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree. We go on a hayride, cut the tree...
Pay Attention
Last summer my middle daughter got a tiny little cut on her heel while she was playing outside. It was more of a prick, and she barely...
