Category: Parenting
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How Returning to School Can Impact Young People
It’s that time of year when many young people return to school. For some, it is the start of their first school experience, and for others it can be going to a new school or heading off to college. I thought those of you with children heading back to school might find the information my…
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The New State of Fatherhood
With Father’s Day just happening last Sunday, I thought you might find it interesting to consider the nature of fatherhood and specifically your experiences. I will begin by inviting you to notice the thoughts, images and memories that came to mind when you heard the word “father.” Some of you may have immediately thought about…
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Why We Should Tell Kids They Are Precious, Not Special
Recently in a church service when my pastor was speaking to the young children who were gathered at the front of the sanctuary, eagerly engaged with him and his messages to them, he told them that that each of them was precious in God’s eyes. Afterwards, he turned to the whole congregation to share with…
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How Can Parents Cast Spells? Part Two
In my previous blog, I invited my readers to learn about the ways parents actually can cast spells on their children and how powerful this often is in the lives of these children. I shared that the holidays can be a time of intense emotions that can make spellcasting even more powerful. In this blog…
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How Can Parents Cast Spells? Part One
The holidays can be a time of joy as families gather to celebrate their love for each other. It also can be an intense time in which sometimes children are exposed to powerful statements from family members, statements that according to author Muriel James in her excellent book Breaking Free, are actually experienced by a…
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Do You Practice these 15 Ways to Be a Better Parent?
I often find myself pulling out books I haven’t looked at for years to refresh myself with the wisdom contained in them. This morning I began rereading The Black Parenting Book by Anne Beal, MD, Linda Villarosa and Allison Abner, a book that is much more about healthy parenting regardless of race. Nurturing and empowering…
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What Happens when Kids Complete Familiar Sayings?
A friend shared what I think is a fascinating experiment she saw on Instagram that had many hopeful outcomes as parents engaged their own children in this “finish the sentence” experiment. Those of you who have children in your life might want to try this. On May 12, 2025, the Today Show shared a segment…
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How to Talk with Kids About War
In a few days we will all celebrate the fourth of July, the day that marks the birth of the United States and the commitment we made to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Our country is founded on freedom and on protecting human rights. We have a history of fighting for these rights.…
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The Problem with Ascribing Motives
Has anyone ever said to you, “I know exactly why you’re doing that!” How does it make you feel when someone states that they know why you are doing something? I know for me I can get defensive and frustrated. Inside I am telling myself, “They don’t know anything about why I’m doing this.” The…