The very serious problem of “cutting” (also known as self-injury or self-mutilation) is growing to epidemic proportion at an alarming rate – particularly among adolescents (a group that spans from about age 10 to 25). I will write more about this dangerous struggle later, but for now, here is a MSWord Read more…
Many parents fall into one of two extremes: 1. Sheltering their children from any potential dangers. 2. Leaving their children to figure out life on their own. Either extreme is a big mistake! The first robs children of valuable learning and growing opportunities. The second offers them no guidance from Read more…
What is the most important thing you can do for your struggling teen? Be there. What is the best thing you can do for your frustrated spouse? Be there. How can you help that friend of yours who is hurting and confused? Be there. We each need so much for Read more…
Humans are wired for connection. We all need relationships – family, romantic, friendships, community, etc. In our constantly changing world of wireless connectivity, we seem to be more connected to more people than ever before. Between cell phones, text messaging, instant messaging, email, blogging, MySpace, Blackberries, and so on, we Read more…