Mother daughter relationships can be extremely tricky. They are often a topic of conversation in our counseling center. Finding a great faith based resource with practical tools makes our jobs easier. I’m so excited to introduce Blythe Daniel and Helen Macintosh as my guests on the blog today! They … [Read more...] about An Invitation, Not Explanation: Finding Your Way to Your Child’s Heart
Let’s Have Some Fun!
As a professional counselor, I know the value of play and play therapy in our offices. It not only is entertaining but it also releases emotion that can get stuck in our bodies. When I first had my kids, I planned fun for everyone but me. I wanted them to have great memories and fun outings. As a … [Read more...] about Let’s Have Some Fun!
The Brain Dump: Ease Your Mental Load Right Now
Today I am excited to welcome Kristin Fungston who joins us for some encouragement. Kristin is a Marriage and Family Coordinator and a leader in the women’s ministry. Her first book is launching this week and I'm giving away a copy over on Facebook so be sure to check that out. Kristin encourages … [Read more...] about The Brain Dump: Ease Your Mental Load Right Now
How to Talk to Your Kids about Texting
One student committed suicide. Another was convicted because of the texts she sent. Please keep talking to your kids because it matters and you do make an impact. The article below discusses the details of a girlfriend being convicted by the words she wrote in texts to her boyfriend who committed … [Read more...] about How to Talk to Your Kids about Texting
5 Parenting Truths For The Fledgling Season
It is my pleasure to welcome Licensed Mental Health Counselor Brenda Yoder to my guest blog series. Listen close, mamas. Her message is such an important one as we are intentional in parenting well. I highly recommend her book which launched one year ago as a powerful addition to your parenting … [Read more...] about 5 Parenting Truths For The Fledgling Season
Are you aware of MOMO?
Parental controls are the first step to protecting your children from online predators. Predators though are not always people looking to molest or traffic a child. Sometimes a predator's objective appears in the form of daring a child to destroy their very life. Just as I previously warned of the … [Read more...] about Are you aware of MOMO?
Join Me In The 5 Day Clutter Shakedown!
I’ve got something truly life-changing to share as we begin (in my case) or continue our holiday clear out. This course by Dana K White and A Slob Comes Clean’s methods have been a deal-changer for me and she is offering her online course at a special discount as we countdown to 2019. The … [Read more...] about Join Me In The 5 Day Clutter Shakedown!
A Great Day for A Break Up!
Bon jour from Paris, France! Today I’m sharing my new favorite song from @francescamusic and have a feeling you’ll find it as freeing as I do. Some break ups cause heartache like no other, bringing a woman (young or old) to her knees as I’ve experienced and witnessed all to often in my counseling … [Read more...] about A Great Day for A Break Up!
How Do You Want to Feel Today?
Good morning! It’s 6 AM in Texas and I’ve been up for about 30 minutes praying, journaling and about to do my devotional. In my new journal format that I’m using from my own current life coach, i’m thinking of three feelings every day I would like to experience during that day. As a professional … [Read more...] about How Do You Want to Feel Today?
How To Set Boundaries
Discussing boundaries and healthy relationships on the Treasured Ministries podcast. As a professional counselor and speaker of over 20 years who received in person training on this subject from Cloud-Townsend Resources, I’m passionate about these subjects because these truths are life … [Read more...] about How To Set Boundaries
5 Ways to Infuse God’s Word Into Your Child’s Day
1) Encourage them to take God’s Word with them. I encourage my children to hide God’s word in their heart through Scripture memorization. During the school year, a local church’s AWANA program creates structure for this and during the summer, we try and discuss a verse a week. Another way for your … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Infuse God’s Word Into Your Child’s Day
Contentment Project
Did you receive or purchase a bracelet with Michelle? The Contentment Project accompanies Michelle's sister, Melissa Spoelstra's Numbers Bible study. We encourage you to follow this link for more information. … [Read more...] about Contentment Project
