Parenting

The Enneagram is a personality profile that, like other profiles, studies patterns in personality traits and categorizes them to help us understand ourselves and others better. I have used many other personality profiles, but I have found the Enneagram to be the most helpful in relational dynamics and personal growth because it classifies personalities based on …

6 Ways the Enneagram Personality Profile Can Help Your Family Read More »

Have you ever had one of those mom mornings when just getting out of bed seems like too much? Being the mom of teenagers is definitely not for the faint of heart! Maybe you just discovered something heart-wrenching that your teen has done. Or maybe your teen said some shocking or painful words that left …

Four Power Moves for Battle-Weary Moms of Teens Read More »

My husband and I were at an impasse. One of our teenagers had crossed an important line, and we had very different ideas on how the situation should be handled with major repercussions at stake. At the time, I was very disappointed that the situation happened on Sunday morning right before church. The problem was …

Working through an Impasse Read More »

What a whirlwind the last two weeks have been for me! We hosted two graduation parties (high school and college), slipped in a last-hurrah, 8-day family vacation before school starts back up, and then took the weekend to move my second youngest to school for her first year at college. Considering my second child is …

Savoring Memories and Embracing the Future Read More »

Optimism. Love. Empathy. These are the three gifts our children need from us no matter how old they are, but especially in the launch and beyond years! Optimism shows them that we believe in them and their abilities (even if they don’t have it all figured out yet). Love reassures them that we will always …

Olé Parenting: A Powerful Technique for Parenting Teens and Young Adults Read More »