The other day, I heard the words many of us dread: "You're a bad mommy." I was also informed by my son that I was teaching the kids how to be mean,
This is Mercy…
A while ago my husband was travelling and called home to say goodnight to the kids. One of our sons finished his conversation with his dad and handed
Taking a New Look at Your Expectations
As adoptive and foster parents encounter challenges and struggles, many of them discover that much of their frustration and disappointment is rooted
Being With
When I was 15 years old, my mom's youngest two siblings, who were actually more like my big brother and big sister than uncle and aunt, invited me to
Practice Making Mistakes…And Repairing Them
When parents make mistakes it can actually be healthy for both them and their children, so long as parents are quick to repair the ruptured
New DVD — Attachment: Why It Matters
Dr. Karyn Purvis and the Institute of Child Development have released their latest DVD entitled Attachment: Why It Matters. This new DVD explores
Teaching Your Values By Living Them First
Part of the role of good Christian parents is undoubtedly teaching their children the values they cherish. We want our children to understand the
Seeing Beyond the Obvious
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” — Matthew 19:14
Precious in His Sight
Each year the Christian Alliance for Orphans hosts its annual Summit. At Summit VII in 2011 Dr. Karyn Purvis was featured as one of the keynote
Learning & Modeling How to Repair
Kids make plenty of mistakes as they grow and learn. But the truth is that parents do too! It's important to try and "get it right" as