by Dr. Bridget Melson, MFT, Psy.D I have talked about COVID-19 being spiritual in nature as one could rationalize that most pandemics or world crises will naturally feel like they have a spiritual component. Instances like these can make anyone have a “come to Jesus” moment. But is this in line with the Apocalypse of […]
I’m Allie, and I am 10 years old and one of your average kids. I am in the 5th grade and like most kids in America, if not around the world, I am home and have to stay put. Until now, I didn’t quite understand why I was out of school, why my dad is working from home, why our stores are all out of […]
I travel all over the United States speaking at conferences, training staff at schools and working with local law enforcement agencies. I also meet with politicians in hopes of changing policy to keep our schools safer and help ensure our educators, counselors and first responders know how to recognize the signs of a mass shooter […]
If your child had to vote today, how would they vote? If they left for college next week would they join a church? Become an atheist? How do they feel about the death penalty, our President, The NFL “kneelers” or gay marriage? Do you have discussions with your teens and tweens about these important […]
Dear Pink Hat Marcher Females, I am a woman of God. I am a wife. I am a mother. I love my God given instincts to want to serve my family. I cook, clean and nurture my family because I cherish them. I stay up late and rise early to make sure they are dressed, […]
Chances are–you already have it in your home. I am guessing if your holidays were anything like ours, there was laughter with family, board games around the kitchen table, great discussion about the real reason for the season (go Jesus!), good food and of course time spent on social media and various devices. As […]
Let’s not fail the next generation. I remember the first time I met Sarah Palin. Little did I know that the words she and I had together would literally change my life forever. She inspired me with her advice, with the person she was and with what she was doing to make America a better […]
Picture this. You are a divorced parent with a 15-year old son. He wants to live with his father to try a better school. You let him. Next thing you know, your 15-year old son wants to live at a friend’s house for a while and his father allows him to do this. You have no […]
In today’s hectic, ever-changing, social media centered world, it is no wonder parents often find themselves feeling overwhelmed, lost, out of touch and discouraged. Do we let our children have free reign over social media and their devices? Do we take it away all together? What boundaries should they have? Is there any hope that […]
The first one is going to blow your mind—literally. The creative lengths teenagers go to in which to find a new “high” is truly mind blowing…and dangerous. Parents, this is no time to be hands off. My mantra and message to you will always be “Trust. But Verify. Here are some the latest Teen Trends […]
