One of my children is currently dealing with intense issues surrounding identity, life story, and relationships. There are parts of this child's Continue Reading
When You Feel Lonely In Your Calling
Perhaps you are caring for an aging or ill spouse, and this leaves you isolated. Maybe you have a special needs child and few of your friends Continue Reading
Why We Don’t “Forget” Who Is Adopted
Lately I've read of several different families who, like our family, have both biological children and adopted children. These families struggle with Continue Reading
Our First (Mostly) Clean Eating Thanksgiving
Would a family who is used to eating processed foods enjoy a Clean Eating Thanksgiving? Our family has embarked on a new clean eating lifestyle over Continue Reading
“Mom, Do I Have Special Needs?”
How do we talk to our children about their special needs? How do we talk to our children about their special needs? At what age should we share what Continue Reading
A Healthy, Realistic Family Eating Plan
"Does your family follow a healthy eating plan, too?" This question is often asked during the Q&A time when I speak to groups about my weight Continue Reading
My Family Hates Exercise
There. I said it. My family hates exercise. It's embarrassing and politically incorrect to type that sentence, especially for me as someone who Continue Reading
How my Son’s Life-Threatening Condition Gave Me Freedom
Five years ago, I thought I was an expert about diets. A life-long calorie counter, Weight Watchers attendee, and portion controller, I figured I knew Continue Reading
Why Am I So Critical of My Husband and Children?
Good Morning Intentions I start the day with good intentions. The alarm goes off. I resist the urge to hit the snooze, roll out of bed and brush my Continue Reading
100 lb Weight Loss: Defining Moments and Identity Change
Losing weight is about so much more than physical change. It requires and demands a complete change in identity. If you aren't prepared, you might Continue Reading
A Conversation About Forgiveness
The conversation came up at 7:30am over bowls of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal. (I know, it's expensive junk food. Judge me if you will.) My Continue Reading
How to Deal with Your Broken Places: Messy Life? Holy Clean-Up! Podcast Series #2
How to Deal with Your Broken Places: Messy Life? Holy Clean-Up! (2) Thank you for joining us for the second in our series of Messy Life podcasts. Each Continue Reading
