Our fifth child is in her early thirties and living with us at home for the past several years. She’s divorced with no children. When she was a baby, she seemed to suffer with brain fog. Life is difficult for her. It was a problem when she was married and they both broke down. . It seems she is doomed to difficulty and disappointment. I find it frustrating and sad!
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Why Worrying Doesn’t Make You a Better Parent
Somewhere along the way I got the idea that worrying about my kids made me a good mom. Because only neglectful parents walk around blissfully content, right? I finally learned that worry gives me three things I don’t want.
Losing My Temper: One Mom Confesses All
Even as a little girl, I knew I had a fiery temper. I remember watching the extraordinarily sweet singing leader at church and knowing I had a different set of DNA. My teachers taught kindness and I listened and did my best. My best was enough for a long time. Until that summer.
Your Hardest Family Question: How do I prevent my kids from becoming addicts?
I’m in recovery from an addiction that started when I was a kid. My wife and I have three young sons and I don’t want them leaving my house with any kind of addiction like I did.
5 Happiness Boosts for Parents of Teens
As we've been coaching parents for the past year, we've heard over and over, "I want to be a great parent, but I need to feel better first." We all want to feel vibrant and alive and have the energy to enjoy life with our family. The following are not simply nice suggestions, these are scientifically proven ways to increase your happiness.
10 Lessons for Listening with Love
Much emotional agony is avoided and more relationship healing is possible when a person learns to listen with love. Here's how you can develop that skill.
Insights to Help You Start Strong with the New “Children and Youth” Program
Church leaders share how parents and wards can help children become like the Savior.
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