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Book Review: The Gospel Centered Parent by Miller, Harrell, and Klumpenhower

By Jen Hughes / October 30, 2017

Perhaps the most frequently asked question counselors receive from moms is, “Which parenting book would you recommend for me?” While there are a host of solid parenting books available, The…

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Does Your Community Pass Inspection?

By Jen Hughes / October 25, 2017

Before you sell a house, there are safety codes you must comply with in order to pass inspection. Similarly, when it comes to your personal community of friends and family,…

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The Sorrow of Suicide

By Jen Hughes / September 14, 2017

Sadly, you have known someone, or of someone, who has taken his/her own life; and when suicide involves a young person, a whole population of youth are trying to function…

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Book Review: Finding Grace in the Face of Dementia by John Dunlop

By Jen Hughes / September 6, 2017

Finding Grace in the Face of Dementia is written by a Christian doctor, and is intended for you if you think you could one day be caring for someone with…

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What Will Happen to Being a Daddy’s Girl?

By Jen Hughes / July 5, 2017

It’s everywhere. Commercials, movies, retail. The trend now is for the girl to be the lead. And she’s usually displaying physical strength, sensuality, or attitude…or all three. Certainly, positive treatment of women is…

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Book Review: Shut Up by Christy Pierce

By Jen Hughes / May 23, 2017

“Shut Up: Silence the Negative Thoughts in your Head,” by Christy Pierce is a book that would be very significant for middle school students (and their parents) to read. And…

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When Teens & Kids Are Grieving The Loss Of A Peer

By Jen Hughes / May 16, 2017

Grief in teens and kids is felt and processed somewhat differently than in adults. This is okay; their thoughts and emotions are in developmental progress. So, when youth are grieving…

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In Memory of 17-Year Old Brady Bullock: Honored to be in “Brady’s Bunch”

By Jen Hughes / May 9, 2017

Brady didn’t have a pride problem. When he started feeling anxiety last spring (towards the end of his sophomore year of high school), he immediately asked his parents if he…

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