Tag Archives: Relationships

As a sex therapist, a mother, and a Christian, I am frequently asked questions on how to talk to kids about sex.  It can be worrisome for Christian parents to talk about this topic fo...

Well, Mother’s Day has passed. I hope your day went well. I actually received a gift from one of my stepsons and his wife. This really cute balloon was attached to a bottle of wine. Th...

If you've got school-aged kids, you've probably dropped your kids off and seen a mom who caught your attention. We all parent in different ways and sometimes it clearly shines through at school drop-o...

This weekend is our church's annual men's retreat. My husband is away at a bible camp, thoroughly enjoying some guy time, doing all kinds of things (and I'm not entirely sure what). &#...

Another Mother’s Day is coming, deep sigh. It seems to come around the same time every year, doesn’t it? Before I was a step mom, I looked forward to this &ld...

Google tells me that Teacher Appreciation Week is next week, May 8-12. Facebook tells me that plenty of places are actually celebrating THIS week. So whether you're scrambling for a last-m...

“Sandwich Generation: noun. A generation of people, typically in their 30’s and 40’s, responsible for bringing up their own children and for the care of their aging parents.”&#...

I’m a stepparent in a blended family with seven kids. I gave birth to three of them, and four are stepkids. Do grandbabies count? I have four of those little people too, two more on the way. As ...

The new year is off and running. Is it as you thought it would be? Are you on track with you goals? Are things just cupcakes and rainbows? Anything unexpected pop up already? We're guessing so. That's...

Here’s the thing. When my kids have friends over, I have one primary goal that I figure should be the result of allowing them to add more humanity to our constant chaos: St...