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NOTE: As my children are launching from the nest, I am spending less time on my parenting ministry and more time in my law practice. I will maintain this website and I hope you find some of the resources here helpful! But I will not be adding new content, and I have removed subscription forms. I am no longer podcasting or producing “The Anchor and Maze” newsletter.
The Anxious Child
An increasing number of children and teens are being diagnosed with anxiety issues. What is the reason for this trend and what can do we do to protect our kids from it? How Big a Problem Is Anxiety by Robert Leahy over at Psychology Today. "The...
Tips for Parenting with Unconditional Love (Intentional Links)
Loving our children unconditionally is a lot easier when our day is going smoothly, our child is happy, and our head is set firmly on our shoulders. But what about bad days? How do we love our child unconditionally then? 5 Secrets to Love Your...
Candlemas 101 (Intentional Links)
On February 2, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (or the Feast of the Purification of Mary or, popularly, Candlemas because this is the day Catholics traditionally had their candles blessed). If you don't know much...
Intentional Links: How Do Kids Develop Self-Esteem?
What is self-esteem? This article is a good introduction to the concept of self-esteem. Self-esteem is "a person's overall sense of self-worth or personal value." I like the definition in this article for high self-esteem: It's a positive but...
Intentional Links: 12 Days of Christmas for Your Family!
Did you know Christmas doesn't end on December 25? We're just getting started! For Catholics, the Christmas Season lasts for 40 whole days until Candlemas on February 2! Before then, we have The Solemnity of Mary on January 1st (the Octave - 8th...
Intentional Links: I Remember When . . . Sharing Your Family History with Your Kids
Do your kids love to hear you talk about your childhood? Do they ask you to repeat the tale of the moment you met your spouse? Here are a few links that explain why! What Kids Learn from Family Stories: Great points about why kids benefit from...