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Quarantine has its moments for most of us. But what happens when home is not a nice place? As frustrations, stress and financial strain grow, coping breaks down – a little push, then a shove, and a punch on the arm. When some families spend lots of time together, conditions are ripe for violence to…

Are you are bored and clicking through old TV shows (think, TVLand)? Have you noticed something similar in most of those shows? Families sit at the dinner table, share a meal, laugh and talk to one another. It’s what used to happen in many American households. Unfortunately, due to our busyness, commuting and other factors,…

Don’t panic. We hear this daily. But during the coronavirus outbreak, information is disseminated rapidly and regularly. Most of it is dire news–how many have died, how many are affected and how bad the problem is and will continue to be. It’s not the type of news we want to hear 24/7! It creates panic…

Social distancing is weird, we have to admit. I’m talking 6 feet away. I’m waiting in the grocery aisle for someone to leave so I can get a can of soup. I mean, I understand why we have to do this, but it is unnatural. It can create a sense of loneliness. You see others…

I hate to wait. I don’t like long lines. Nor do I like waiting to get my meal at a restaurant. I often feel like the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland, “I’m late. I’m late. For a very important date!” And now I wait for toilet paper, hand sanitizers, masks and what ever else we…

This will go down in history as one of the most unique Good Fridays we have ever experienced. We won’t be able to go to a church service. We won’t sit in the pew and contemplate the value of Christ’s sacrifice. We won’t engage in corporate repentance. No, this year, we will sit in the…

When our sense of safety is rocked, our personal lives experience change. The things we took for granted may no longer be the same. And with each change, you might experience grief. Think about how that might look. You may be grieving people dying, that you can’t visit your elderly parent. Or maybe your wedding…

We all have anxiety now and then, but during the pandemic, your anxiety may be increasing by the day. You may wonder what tomorrow will bring. You question the safety of your family. And you wonder how your finances will fare during this downturn of the economy. This is completely normal. However, we have to be…

I’ve been on media all week talking about fear, anxiety and worry related to COVID-19. But what about families! Even in the best families, quarantine can make us all a little more stressed. Therefore, it is important to work on creating a positive home atmosphere. Here are 10 ways to do just that: Every day,…

Most of us know someone who struggles with addiction. We often don’t know the best way to respond. On the one hand, we want to be compassion and caring as addiction is a chronic brain disease. On the other hand, we don’t want to encourage the addiction. And we certainly don’t want to enable. So…
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