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Helping Your Child Through Divorce

We’ve all heard how damaging the effects of divorce can be on children, but are they really any worse off than children who come from the traditional two parent families? Not necessarily. Studies have found that it’s not so much the divorce that is affecting children, it is how the divorce is handled. If you are in constant turmoil with your ex, of course it is going to have an effect on your children. On the other hand, a married couple experiencing the same turmoil, is likely to pass on the same adverse effects to their children. Divorce is hard … Continue reading →

Oops, Our Bad – The Tragedy of the Salem Witch Trials

It’s October, and people are thinking about all things Halloween. Since I am from Massachusetts, I think that it is a good time to talk about a place that I visited a long time ago when I was a Girl Scout – Salem. People from all over the world come to Salem, Massachusetts to learn more about the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. The Witch Trials undoubtedly played a large part of the lives of all that were living in New England during that time. My ancestors were still in other countries at that time, but other people are able … Continue reading →

Using Trials as Learning Tools

As I mentioned the other day, we’ve been slammed by a lot of health issues lately. It almost seems like I could list one for every letter of the alphabet, but that would be too depressing. Instead, I want to think about some of the positive things that have come from it, like the things we’ve learned. As a result of numerous doctor visits, my children now have a better understanding of their bodies and how the various organ systems work. They’ve always been the type to ask questions, and so, ask they have—I feel a little sorry for the … Continue reading →

Choosing Your Path

Each decision we make in this life leads us down a different path. We make choices every day that affect our future and more importantly the future of our children. We come to a fork in the road and are faced with a choice. Which path will we choose? How will we know what is right? Have you ever wondered how things might have been different if you had chosen the other path? The decision to get divorced changed our lives forever. For most of us the decision was the right one. I sometimes wonder what life would have been … Continue reading →

What Does it Take to Change Your Mind?

I wrestle with trying to NOT let myself become typically rigid as I get older. I think there are often two directions we can go in life as we get older and battered by the realities of living–we can make up our minds and stick to a rigid personal philosophy, or we can allow ourselves to evolve and let our minds and philosophies be changed. As single parents, we have often been through some rough and rugged times and in the attempt to get our lives under control, we make some pretty definite decisions and make up our minds pretty … Continue reading →

Allowing Yourself to Be Comforted

Okay, so single parents are tough—at least many of us like to think that we are. But does this mean that we have to be stoic and tough all of the time? If we get sad, depressed, lonely, or frustrated, does this mean that we are weak or “less” of a parent? For some of us, learning how to let others help and comfort us can be a big personal challenge… Comfort can come in the most unsuspecting places, but we do have to open ourselves up and let ourselves feel and appreciate that comfort. Now, I am not talking … Continue reading →

How to Learn More About Your Spouse: Reading Together

Among other things, October is National Book Month and Reading Group Month. I know we’re on the very last day of October, but an idea came to me the other day about how these month celebrations could enrich a marriage on any day of any month: start your own exclusive book club together, just the two of you! “In this book I’m reading…” I’m almost done reading The Secret, but I’ve found myself referring to it a lot lately. Two weekends ago I was driving and got a flat. I’ve worried about that happening ever since we moved here because … Continue reading →

Learning from Your Trials

My husband uses the analogy of the rubber band when he talks about trials and faith to our daughter. He points out that if a rubber band is made out of real rubber it needs to be stretched every few days so that it holds its elasticity. If you neglect this task the rubber band quickly becomes brittle and breaks very easily. Trials help us to continue to grow spiritually. Similarly when you are tested and tried, the trial may not be taken from you, but rather you are given the strength that you need in order to bear up … Continue reading →

The Pets Blog Week in Review for Mar 26-Apr 1

Busy week? Afraid you might have missed something in the Pets Blog last week? Here’s your chance to catch up on what Aimee and myself wrote about. Monday, March 26 Monday was our Sunday. We took it off as a much needed day of rest. Tuesday, March 27 Mystery author Evelyn David graciously sat down for an interview about writing, Whiskey, and murder. Wednesday, March 28 For anyone following the trials of Tabby, you’ll be happy to know she received a clean bill of health (finally!). Thursday, March 29 Combining stories in the news with the theme of mystery for … Continue reading →

Finding Balance in Your Marriage

It can be difficult to find a healthy balance in your marriage when it comes to meeting your needs as a couple, each spouse’s individual needs, and the needs of the children. This can especially difficult when you take into consideration the importance that the LDS faith puts on family. It is important to remember that marriage is the foundation of the family. It is what family unity is based on. A healthy marriage will help you to get through the trials that you face as a family. It will bring your children comfort. And it will bring you and … Continue reading →