They say parenting doesnât come with a manual â and itâs true. Every child is different, and every parentâs journey is shaped by unique experiences, challenges, and hopes. In many ways, children are the manual. They teach us patience, love, resilience, and creativity in ways no book ever could. Parents often raise their children by reflecting on two things: […]
Letâs be honest: the world feels heavy right now. Newsfeeds filled with division. Families fractured by disappointment. Culture moving faster than our hearts can process. And for many of us trying to raise children, lead homes, or live out our faithâit feels like weâre swimming upstream in a river of chaos. So how do you […]
Itâs one thing to think youâre pregnant.Itâs another to see it. For many women who walk through our doors, the decision about what to do with an unplanned pregnancy is clouded by fear, pressure, and pain. Their world feels upside down. Their thoughts are racing. And sometimes, they feel completely alone. Then they hear it.That […]
Yes, of course, you are! If only I could have half of the energy that my kids have, I would be thrilled! Boredom is one of the top things every child suffers from. As soon as they get a minute to breathe and think boom, they’re bored. Especially when summer hits after they have been […]
Written by: Joanna Eckley, MA, LPC Associate             Words have a direct impact on the emotions and thoughts that we have. The words we select to use can promote growth and understanding or they can produce pain. When it comes to adoption, the language we use to discuss or describe the process should be language […]
What images come to mind when you think of freedom? This month we celebrate our freedom as a country on July Fourth. For most Americans today the holiday is represented by fireworks, parades and cookouts along with the display of the American flag. We know that freedom is more than these things, but what does […]
Freedom Is Such A Beautiful Name âFreedom!! Thatâs my new name!â What a joy it was to hear these words from one of the ladies in our sexual abuse recovery groups. Part of the process in our sexual abuse recovery group is to uncover how they see themselves. It is usually in shame, disgust, dirty, […]
Preparing the next generation of fathers through a Fatherhood initiative: All Star Dad’s Preparing for Fatherhood with the All-Star-Dads program, gives dads the freedom to be authentic and ask hard questions. Our dads have the freedom to open up to each other as peers and listen to each otherâs struggles and perspective on fatherhood. Another […]
Boundaries for Babies? Yes! Babies like a predictable world and for a good reason. Every day is packed with learning and excitement and routines provide relief from the chaos. If you spend your entire work day mastering a new task, you appreciate your regular coffee break. Sticking to a familiar pattern soothes babies and children […]
Scripture says that when we believe in Jesus, out of our bellies will flow living waters (John 7:38). Living waters are life giving. Living waters refresh us and sustain us. There are not enough words to describe the joy of hearing about our clients and volunteers offering up this water to others. They do this […]