You Come Too
I watched the child’s father finish his breakfast. In what seemed a single fluid movement he placed the knife and …
Teens & Families
Parenting With Connection over Correction
Part 1: Responding to Failure I remember the first Christian parenting class I attended as an exhausted, novice mom. I …
Katharine LeCraw ~ About Me
Adjusting to the humidity, knowing every tea I order will be sweet, and seeing chicken and waffles reunited on a …
Living after the Launch
Navigating Life after your Child Goes to College Until last Saturday, I would have told you I knew what to …
Helping Your Adolescent (and Yourself) Survive & Thrive the Individuation Process
My firstborn just turned 11 and is entering middle school in a few weeks. I’m still confused about how we …
Life Transitions
Making Peace with Change Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, “there is a time for everything and a season for every activity under …
Mental Health Awareness Month
In 1949 the National Association of Mental Health, now called Mental Health America, declared May Mental Health Awareness Month. It …
Codependency
(Part One) Does healing from codependency really matter? I recently had a conversation with a friend surrounding this topic, and …
Is an ADHD Spouse Challenging Your Marriage?
Part 1 Discovering new things about your spouse is one of the most exciting things about getting married. You learn …
Putting Thoughts on Trial
“Of course that happened! I’m not good enough, remember?!” “I messed this family time up again, like always!” “Don’t answer …
Pandemic Effects on Students
And How Parents Can Help Them Rebound As society moves forward from the COVID-19 pandemic and hopefully puts remote learning …
Reparenting Yourself
Healing from Childhood Wounds so you can Parent in a Healthy Way What does reparenting mean? Often a person did …
Disagreeing with Your Therapist
Making the most of your counseling time Confrontation is a big, scary word that many people try their hardest to …
The Importance of Play
A Spoon Full of Sugar – How Play Positively Impacts Our Relationships & Our Mental Health A cheerful heart is …
Identity Development
Identity development occurs throughout the lifespan. There are aspects of our identity we are born with that are inherent to …
Advent: Purpose in the Waiting
Isaiah 9:2-3 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; a light has dawned on those living in …
Parenting Support
The job of parenting is one of the most challenging and rewarding opportunities we have in life. Childhood and adolescence …
Emotional Numbing
With all its ups and downs, experiencing emotion is a normal part of life. After all, our emotions tell us …
Thriving or Surviving?
What is the difference between surviving and thriving? When I talk to new and prospective clients, I often tell them …
Overcoming New School Year Stress
The beginning of a new school year is filled with excitement and opportunity, along with plenty of stress and fear. …