When Life is Causing You to Lose Control

by Raphael PierceAcademic/School Uncertainty, Dealing with Anger/Frustration, Parental PatiencePosted on Comments are Disabled

What is it about something being taken from us?  Whether by choice or force, we scarcely want to relinquish grip on things deemed “ours.” Sometimes losing control may even feel as if we have given up or failed at a task.  Regardless of the issue, we simply do not like to wrestle with feelings of …

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3 Ways to Better Connect With Your Teenager

by Raphael PierceFamily Time, Parent/Child Communications, Parental PatiencePosted on Comments are Disabled

I’m going to let you in on a little secret.  When my kids began approaching the “Big 1-3” milestone, I was utterly petrified.  Oh sure, I was calm externally, but my mind was absolutely racing.  I attempted to assuage these fears by hammering home ethical values and praying for daily grace, but were we adequately …

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