I remember exactly where I was when I first heard about the Sandy Hook school shooting. It was close to Christmas and I was sitting in the carpool line waiting to pick up my step-daughter from her elementary school. At the time, those violent events...
A few years ago, I took our dog to the vet. For weeks, he had not been acting quite like himself. I debated whether or not to take him to be seen because I couldn't decide if he was really sick. After the vet examined him, I discovered that he was...
As Esther stood in the palace, she received word that her cousin Mordecai was outside the palace gate in sackcloth and ash. As her concern mounted for her cousin’s well-being, she sent a messenger to find out the source of his anguish. The news was...
What can depression look like during adolescence?
Crimes against children research center reports that 1 in 5 girls and 1 in 20 boys will be the victim of sexual abuse in their lifetime. We have all seen the news reports about sexual abuse scandals. From Penn State, the Catholic church and more...
Having a child with an anxious disposition is challenging.