3 Ways to Fight the Good Fight
I remember the day well. Our third family therapist in three years greeted me and my husband with a
smile as she led us into her office. I forced a smile back but my frowns, crinkled above my nose, likely betrayed my
true thoughts. Will you be the magic one who can help us make our adopted daughter behave?
3 Truths About Practicing Gratitude and How It Impacts Relationships
My recent revelation about gratitude popped into my brain which stopped my thoughts from spiraling. This allowed me to breathe and enjoy the moment when I spotted my daughter and son together.
4 Lessons in Love
I knew piano lessons would change my daughter’s life. I didn’t expect it to change mine. The teacher poured love into my daughter’s soul amidst challenging behaviours. Witnessing this taught me life-enriching lessons in love. Here’s what I’ve learned:
3 Strategies for Facing Insults
My daughter browbeat me with insults, so I hurled one back. “Bitch,” I blasted from inside my head.
3 Tips to Diffuse Heightened Emotions
Proverbs 16:32—“It is better to be patient than powerful”—is etched into my brain. When I’m patient, I model love and my daughter relaxes. Patience enables me to respond rather than react, and this, in turn, helps me implement strategies that diffuse her emotions. Here are several strategies I’ve found helpful: