Just because summer is here doesn’t mean life’s demands and daily stressors magically disappear. Digital distraction is more than willing to ruin your family picnic. Perfection is ready to sabotage your refreshing dip in the pool. Pressure is ready to pounce from the bleachers of the ball field, and criticism is prepared to blast lane four at the swim meet….
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Before You Decide All Hope is Lost …
*name has been changed “My dad wasn’t perfect. He lost his temper sometimes. He worked too much. He experienced periods of depression. But even through the rough patches, my dad always listened to me. He was never too busy, too distracted, or too desolate to listen to what I had to say—even in the rough patches. And despite what the…
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To Build (or Break) a Child’s Spirit
If you needed to lose weight, what would be most motivating? You are getting chubby. I’m not buying you any more clothes until you lose weight. Or: Let’s take a walk after dinner. I’ll let you make the salad. I love you just the way you are, exactly as you are. If you needed to learn how to swim, what would…
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Today I Lived and You Did Too
Today I was awakened by the sound of shuffling feet. It was my early-bird riser in her big sister’s pajamas that drug across the floor. I wanted to pull the covers over my head and feign sleep. But instead I got up and made toaster waffles that she said tasted “divine.” She kissed me with syrupy sweet lips. Getting up…
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To Love Yourself “As Is”
To Love Yourself “As Is” (Part 1) “Be kind to others,” they told her. “Be kind to yourself.” She didn’t hear much of that. Maybe they assumed she just would be. But despite the radiant smile on her face, the voice in her head said, “Not good enough.” It wasn’t enough. It was never enough. For years she tried to…
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