Knowing When it’s Time to Move the Fence

Knowing When it’s Time to Move the Fence

 Today I want to talk about boundaries and parameters. The context for me right now is parenting, but it’s important everywhere to have boundaries and be willing to move boundaries. My academic parenting style is based on my experience as a student, not research or...
Beyond All Hope

Beyond All Hope

Have you ever been “beyond all hope”? It can feel so bad, so low, so dark.  It’s the place of giving up, of surrender.  We use the phrase “beyond all hope” when we believe failure is a one-hundred percent certainty. But what’s beyond hope on the other side?  The...
Are You a Worrier or a Warrior?

Are You a Worrier or a Warrior?

Have you found yourself worried about something lately? Maybe you’re worried about a lot of things. Or worried about somebody. You might even feel like you are worried all the time. The phrase “worried sick” makes a lot of sense, doesn’t it? When we are worried about...