Preparing yourself for your kid’s appointment

When a kid has an appointment with a mental health professional, the parent can prepare for peace and productivity. Hello friends. I would love to know how you are all doing. How is school-at-home going for you? How are your kids handling things? What challenges are...

When Parents and providers disagree about treatment

Caring for a Kid with Mental Illness or Special Emotional Needs Takes Teamwork A Team Sport Helping a kid move toward wellness when struggling with a mental illness or behavioral disorder is a team sport. We need the help of their therapists, prescribers, and other...

Take courage

How do we make the firepit of our souls do what it is supposed to do so that we feel the warmth of God’s peace?Image by David Mark from Pixabay Dan came upon me carrying a box out to the garage. “What’s all that?”  “I’m starting to reorganize the school room and...

Staying power review

Find out more, including preorder bonuses at thestayingpowerbook.com I am excited to tell you about a new book. Staying Power: Building a Stronger Marriage when Life Sends its Worst by Carol & Gene Kent and Cindy & David Lambert is coming out next week. ...

Parent Stress when a kid has mental illness

Stress can fray us physically, mentally, and emotionally when we are parenting a kid with mental illness.Image by CJ from Pixabay Kirsten Panachyda The stress of caring for a kid with mental illness can take a significant toll on a parent. This experience can weaken...