Check out my Parenting 101 page to see my latest interview and read the Q & A regarding children/adolescents and self-injury.

Thanks to a client of mine, I was introduced to this amazing artist and song this week.  The artist's name is Nancy White, and the song is "Momnipotent."  Following are the lyrics.  Two things struck me hard

Many of you were in the same place I was at some point today (Easter Sunday) - at church.  The celebration of Jesus' resurrection from the dead is the central hope and foundation of the Christian faith.  His

It's spring cleaning time at my house.  My wife and I have both hit that point over the last couple of weeks.  We want to get our house in order and experience the refreshing peace of spring

Typical daily life in America today is stressful. And hectic. And difficult. And busy. So many challenges to face. So many schedules to keep. So many demanding people. Rising gas prices. Rising insurance costs. Rising housing costs.

I write this post on St. Patrick's Day, after having spent the morning with my family at my first ever parade in Baton Rouge.  While I had never really heard much about the St. Patty's Day parade,

Today I was discussing with a client how important REAL FRIENDS are in times of hardship and crisis.  She has one such friend in her life, and we sadly agreed that many people don't even have one

Today in Baton Rouge is glorious!  The temperature is balmy.  The sky is blue and clear.  The breeze is gentle.  What a delightfully refreshing Sabbath!!!  As I write, hundreds of teens and adults are gathered at our

"I'm really frustrated with my marriage." - "My wife is driving me crazy!" - "I am so sick of my husband!" - "Our marriage just isn't what it used to be." - "I just don't feel satisfied

A few months ago, my wife and I invested a good bit of money in having professionals come whip our front landscaping into shape.  They did a great job.  We've got all kinds of new flowers (don't