Nov 15, 2021
Think about a machine. What does it do? How does it perform efficiently? How is it assembled? Every machine is a little different with all the moving parts, but the one thing all machines have in common is that they all need grease to work properly or there’s...
Sep 3, 2021
Roxanne and I bought six new horse troughs in the spring and turned them into raised garden beds. After caring for them all summer we are now starting to see the benefits of our efforts and are yielding a harvest of delicious vegetables. As wonderful as this is, the...
Jul 2, 2021
(8 Minute read) I recently interviewed Dr. Ryan Anderson on my podcast, Not By Chance, to discuss social media, how it affects teens, and how parents can help their teens use it effectively and responsibly. Dr. Anderson earned a Master’s degree in marriage and...
May 25, 2021
In today’s busy world, it’s hard to picture sitting down together as a family and having dinner every night. There are sports games to attend, practices to get to and homework to do. In the midst of it all, the most important things can easily take a back seat....
Apr 28, 2021
It’s 2021, and parenting looks different than it has before. Over the past year, there have been countless changes that teens have had to face and parents have had to navigate through. Events were canceled, school was online for many teenagers, and more time was spent...
Mar 29, 2021
A few months back, Homeward Bound Clinical Director, Kelly Olsen and I recorded a podcast discussing the challenges that arise when a teen returns home from treatment. All families experience different phases of recovery that can be difficult to navigate through. One...
