You Come Too
I watched the child’s father finish his breakfast. In what seemed a single fluid movement he placed the knife and …
Team Posts
The Dangers of Self-Sacrificing in Relationships
Close relationships require sacrifice. Research has shown that couples are happier and more likely to remain in their relationships if …
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 …
Three Views on Gratitude
Emily Post, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade & the Apostle Paul Say “thank you”. “Get what you get and don’t …
Parenting in Today’s World
Can I just be real for a minute? Parenting today is HARD! I know that I feel it parenting middle …
The Shape of Our Identity
Why Our Family of Origin Matters Family dynamics are complex, shaped not only by individual personalities but also by the …
Take Up the Cross
In a recent episode of The Chosen, a television series created, co-written, and directed by Dallas Jenkins, I watched the …
Katharine LeCraw ~ About Me
Adjusting to the humidity, knowing every tea I order will be sweet, and seeing chicken and waffles reunited on a …
Codependency, Part 3b
How do you war with your imperfections? In this next installment on Codependency, we focus on the relationship we have …
The Power of a Label
Our brains love labels. A label simplifies, organizes, and help us feel like we understand. It is satisfying to put …
Living after the Launch
Navigating Life after your Child Goes to College Until last Saturday, I would have told you I knew what to …
A Life Transition
It’s the beginning of the school year for many people or families. This time of year can trigger all sorts …
Fear of Fear
In his first inaugural address of 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt asserted the following about fear: “… the only thing we …
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 …
A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words
Family Fun and Missed Expectations Summertime often includes family beach vacations, road trips, and family reunions. They can be the …
A 3rd Place: Moving Toward Belonging Post-Covid
Before 2020, one of the things I enjoyed the most was meeting up with friends at a fast food spot …
Weathering
If you’re my client, you know I live and work aboard a boat. I moved from my suburban home in …
Finding Mental Resilience After an Injury
After suffering an injury recently, I found myself facing some unwanted limitations in my daily routine. I felt challenged to …
The Placebo Effect
Which is easier to believe? Someone’s cancer went into remission after he was given a sugar pill, or a man …
I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends
Do you ever feel so overwhelmed by life tasks that you do not know how you will make it to …