The handwriting was on the wall. As my unstable daughter approached her 18th birthday, I knew. She wouldn’t be able to advocate for herself – much less… Read more “Guardianship of the Adult Child: One Parent’s Story”
Month: May 2016
When Bullying Goes Undetected
Imagine going to school every day and being preoccupied. Another unpleasant incident is sure unfold – perhaps when least expected. You’re on edge. You struggle to pay… Read more “When Bullying Goes Undetected”
A Few Well-Chosen Words or Duct Tape
Call me a slow learner. For too many years, I pushed too hard when talking to my kids. Somehow a brief comment turned into a nagging lecture.… Read more “A Few Well-Chosen Words or Duct Tape”
Begging for Foster Parents: A Sad Sign of the Times
May is Foster Care Awareness Month. Or should I say Foster Care Crisis Month? In Indiana – like many Midwestern states, the current crisis is rooted in… Read more “Begging for Foster Parents: A Sad Sign of the Times”