by Joel Walton | Jul 25, 2019 | Family, Resilience
Have you heard of the phrase ‘lawnmower’ parenting? It refers to parents who ‘mow’ problems out of the way for their children – clearing an easy path with no obstaces. Another popular phrase right now is ‘teacup’ child. It refers to someone who is so fragile, they...
by Joel Walton | Jul 25, 2019 | Family
For many families, summer is coming to a close and school is getting back in session (or at least will be soon). Though I no longer have school aged children, I know it’s time for school to start because I’ve seen the store aisles filled with notebooks, pencils,...
by Joel Walton | Apr 23, 2019 | Family, Relationship
When I was a kid, I had a telescope. I loved gazing through it at the night sky with all of its stars and planets. I marveled at how something so very, very far away could actually appear so close. One time (like all kids do), I turned the telescope around and looked...
by Joel Walton | Dec 19, 2018 | Family, Life Transitions, Relationship
We’ve heard the old saying about two things that are certain in life: death and taxes. While that’s true, I think we can add a third thing to the list: problems. Even Jesus Christ told his disciples that in this world they WILL have problems (Matthew 16:33). Not maybe...
by Joel Walton | Nov 16, 2018 | Family, General Interest, Life Transitions, Resilience
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” These lyrics by Andy Williams belong to one of the most famous holiday songs and will surely be blaring in a department store near you soon (if not already). Sadly, for many, these words will sting for the first time this...
by Joel Walton | Sep 22, 2018 | Family, General Interest
As parents, we’ve sat through countless Disney and superhero movies. Every plot plays out the same. Villain bullies and preys on protagonist. Protagonist is just about to give up or be defeated when their inner gift/strength/courage finally bursts through, empowering...
by Joel Walton | Jun 19, 2018 | Family, Life Transitions, Resilience
They took care of us when we were sick. They clothed us, housed us, taught us, and loved us. I’m talking about our parents, of course. For many of the folks I work with, their parents have become senior-citizens. This demographic is growing rapidly as we are seeing...
by Joel Walton | Jun 19, 2018 | Family
Recently, many families celebrated high school graduations and are preparing to send their graduate off to college, into the military, or out into the workforce. (If this will leave you as an empty-nester, check out this article “How to deal with an empty...
by Joel Walton | May 11, 2018 | Family, Relationship
Question: Are your every waking hours spent running kids to and from school and activities? Is the first uninterrupted conversation between you and your mate when you collapse into bed exhausted each night? Have all of your framed wedding photos now been replaced with...
by Joel Walton | May 9, 2018 | Family, General Interest, Relationship
Years ago I worked with a gentlemen in a manufacturing facility and over his workbench he had a sign that read “Hire A Teenager While They Still Know Everything!” If you’ve ever raised a teen perhaps you can relate to the comedian Jeff Allen when he...
