Forgiving Others Is Easy, What About Forgiving Yourself
by Chris Jordan
I always liked Lent; I remember it being a time to have a redo of your New Year’s resolution. It was a time when you could choose to do something or sacrifice something for 40 days. And 40 days was a lot more appealing than 365 days. Even now as an adult I still use Lent as a time to reflect and maybe make some changes that will stick around after the 40 days are over.
Teens and Dating
by Chris Jordan
When my kids were younger and the subject of them dating would come up I would say that I wasn’t going to allow dating until they were married. I was only somewhat joking.
Body Image, Eating Disorders, and Raising Little Girls
by Chris Jordan
I was out shopping with my daughter a few weeks ago when she pointed to a display rack of bras. They were bright and colorful. They were padded. They were in the little girl section of the store. I stood there in disbelief wonder why a 5, 6, even 8 or 9 year old would need a bra like this, especially a padded bra. Before I could say anything my daughter turned to me and excitedly asked for one.
Youth Sports, They’ll Make you Crazy If You Let Them
by Chris Jordan
Yet it is easy to get sucked in when you hear about what other parents are doing. It is easy to worry that you are putting your child at a disadvantage. But when thoughts like that invade my head I ask myself honestly, at a disadvantage for what? Winning another dust collecting trophy?
Ten Things The Baby Books Miss
by Chris Jordan
The front door opens and shuts. In walks my teenage son.
Uh, Mom?
Yes?
I crashed the car.
I turned to my friend.
You know? There isn’t a place for this in the baby book.
Homework, How Much Should Parents Do
by Chris Jordan
I finally let go when I realized I was not doing my children any favors by doing their work for them, even though deep down I feel as though I am judged when my children hand in less than perfect homework assignments.
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