A Boy’s Emotional Vocabulary

Men are notorious for not expressing their feelings well. A big reason for that is they were never taught how to do it as boys. No one tells them, “You’re gonna feel anger and grief, and here’s how you handle those emotions.” When boys get upset and shove their sister or backtalk their teacher, their … Continue reading A Boy’s Emotional Vocabulary →

Finding Real Purpose in Your Life

Forty years ago, Dr. John Trent created the concept of LifeMapping as a way to help people break free from isolation, loneliness, and chaos and move into a place of connection, caring, and calmness. I discussed this idea with Dr. Trent and his daughter, Kari Trent Stageberg, on our Focus on the Family Broadcast “Finding … Continue reading Finding Real Purpose in Your Life →

Published: The rising costs of raising children and urbanization make larger families less feasible.

I published The rising costs of raising children and urbanization make larger families less feasible. on Medium.

Published: Even women who are not at risk for diabetes can develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy.

I published Even women who are not at risk for diabetes can develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy. on Medium.

Published: Tips for Dealing With Weight Gain During Pregnancy

I published Tips for Dealing With Weight Gain During Pregnancy on Medium.

Navigating Setting Screen Time Limits for Your Children

In an era dominated by digital devices, parents often find themselves at a crossroads when deciding the amount of screen time appropriate for their children. The infiltration of tablets, smartphones, and computers into everyday life has made this task even more challenging. Moreover, with the current educational system's partial shift to online platforms due to … Continue reading Navigating Setting Screen Time Limits for Your Children →

C-Section Recovery Tips

Cesarean sections, commonly called C-sections, are surgical procedures used to deliver babies when vaginal birth is not possible or safe. Despite being a common practice, a C-section is a major abdominal surgery and requires significant recovery time and care. The healing journey post-C-section can be pretty daunting for new mothers as they navigate the challenges … Continue reading C-Section Recovery Tips →

What Is a Birth Plan and Why Do You Need One?

A birth plan communicates wishes and expectations for childbirth with your healthcare provider. It addresses your preferences on pain management, labor preferences, and postpartum care. While it’s not a binding contract, a well-thought-out birth plan can foster a supportive environment for a positive birthing experience. The concept of birth planning has evolved over the years, … Continue reading What Is a Birth Plan and Why Do You Need One? →

Disciplining Your Kids with Grace

At the end of a shopping trip to Walmart, author Karis Kimmel Murray stopped by the shoe aisle with her daughter, Riley, who decided that she’d been sitting patiently in the cart long enough. Karis allowed Riley to walk beside her, but Riley didn’t just want out of the cart, she wanted out of the … Continue reading Disciplining Your Kids with Grace →

Encouraging Your Kids to Discuss Their Feeling

Anger is like fire. Harness it for something good, and you’ll create a better life for yourself. Misuse or lose control of it, and it’ll burn everything to the ground. That’s a good reason for children to understand the difference between bad anger and good anger. Bad anger doesn’t improve our lives. It makes things … Continue reading Encouraging Your Kids to Discuss Their Feeling →