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College is Coming: 8 Summer Talks to Have With Your Teen

posted by Linda Mintle

It’s the beginning of summer, the last one until that teen heads for college in the fall. How can you use this time to prepare your son or daughter for what is coming? Begin now to talk about anticipated changes. [...]

Guess Who is Saying No to College Sex

posted by Linda Mintle

Frat parties, binge drinking, one-night hook ups and lots of next day regret? Not for some young women. They’ve taken a stand against the party hardy norm and do not want to be the next hook up on their college [...]

Goodbye to My College Freshman

posted by Linda Mintle

Today, I make the long drive out of state to take my daughter to college for her freshman year. She is the last to leave the nest. I am very excited for her and proud of the way she ended [...]

Brigadoon in the Bedroom

posted by Linda Mintle

“Jeannie’s packin’ up, Jeannie;s leaving town…” I sang those lyrics in the musical Brigadoon my junior year of high school. Funny, I remembered the song today as I was helping my daughter pack up to leave for college. The mood [...]

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10 Ways to Remember on Memorial Day
Memorial Day usually means a day off, time to relax, barbecue, the beach and time with friends. But I hope on this Memorial Day you also take time to remember the significance of the day --honoring the people who have served our country and given their lives for our freedom. It is an especiall

posted 8:35:47am May. 25, 2013 | read full post »

Are You Underestimating That Fast Food Burger?
It's a busy day. You don't have time to cook. On your way back from that late soccer practice, you swing by the fast food restaurant and order burgers, drinks and fries for the kids. But do you really know how many calories you are giving those kids or yourself for that matter? According to a new

posted 8:56:09am May. 24, 2013 | read full post »

Shocked by A Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church
A story from Anglican Ink shocked me the other day. I had to report it because this is a sign of our times --a sign warned about in Scripture. This is so sad and so wrong. Acts 16:16-34 is the account of the Apostle Paul and Silas meeting a fortune teller, who was a slave of people trying to expl

posted 9:47:11am May. 23, 2013 | read full post »

10 Ways to Rebuild Relationship Trust
IRS scandals, reports of infidelity, misuse of funds, friendship betrayals....they all involve a loss of trust. Trust is foundational to any relationship. It is about having confidence in someone or something, relying on someone and believing what he or she says is true. Trust involves honesty, i

posted 2:55:36pm May. 22, 2013 | read full post »

Thoughts on Assisted Suicide: Is it Justified?
When my poodle was almost 17 years of age, she suddenly took a bad turn and became disoriented with vomiting. I rushed her to the vet, thinking she was poisoned but in fact, she was dying. Her stomach was twisting and was causing excruciating pain. She was bloating badly as her organs were shutting

posted 9:51:12am May. 21, 2013 | read full post »


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