You are out enjoying time with your guy, when suddenly you notice that an attractive woman has just caught his attention. Your internal reaction will depend on numerous variables. The strengths and needs of the three people involved influences the dynamics of the incident. When your guy looks at another woman, consider the following as…
It seems that we as women can easily state a thousand complaints about how we look. “My nose is too big,” “I wish my hair wouldn’t do that,” “My double chin has it’s own zip code,” “Don’t get me started about the wrinkles.” We micro-analyze, don’t we? When complaining about our looks, we often forget…
With it National Eating Disorders Week (usually the last week in February) being so close to media bombshells such as the Grammy’s and the Oscars, our eyes are on Hollywood. This short clip (from”60 Minutes Overtime”) features singer Adele talking about body image…
In today’s media soaked world, children and teens are dealing with a tremendous pressure to be thin…the ideal of today’s society. The Thin Ideal is just that…not real…based on doctored up photos of models with stretched legs and carved out waists, and hollowed out cheeks. It is especially important in today’s computerized generation to be…
Made to Crave by Turkeurst & Feldhahn Book Description from Proverbs 31 Ministries: “Everyone craves something, be it a new pair of shoes, a piece of chocolate, popularity, or even for one glance from that cute guy in English. In fact, we were designed to crave things—just not earthly things.In this teen adaptation of Lysa…
Are you at your whit’s end with your kid’s defiance? Amazon Book Description states, ” In 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child, child and family psychologist Dr. Jeff Bernstein has developed a ground-breaking 10-day program to help parents gain back control over their defiant child or teen. This powerful and exceptionally reader-friendly guide explains what…
Grieving Past Seasons of Your Life Nature is a wonderful teacher if we will take the time to watch and learn. It is God’s way of showing us how life has similarities in all living beings. If you ever have had the sheer pleasure of watching brilliant bluebirds in your backyard, you have probably noticed…
In the hectic season of being a mother of toddlers, I have put away my own toys to make room for blocks, Little People, and books that entertain my kids. Honestly, I believe I originally put them away to keep them from being torn, slobbered on or eaten, but gone they are all the same….
I sit here today with so many tasks to accomplish; feeling rushed and knowing there is not enough time in my day to tackle all my goals. I keep asking myself, “Why?” Why is it so important to take my child to the doctor, get the house cleaned, the shopping complete, do laundry, change sheets,…
“What is wrong with me?!” Have you ever found yourself asking that question? We often struggle from rejection by assuming the problem lies in our behavior, appearance, sexual appeal, personality or other qualities. We think, “The reason I am hurting and where I am today is my fault.” This is where a little rational emotive…