All posts by Christine Hammond

Now What: Recovering from the Negative Emotions of Bankruptcy

by on August 24, 2012

Filing for business or personal bankruptcy is one of the more difficult decisions you will make.  Combine this decision with the unexpected negative emotions and at times things can seem to be overwhelming.  See the article titled, “Surviving the Emotional Side of Bankruptcy” to help identify some of the negative emotions that are often experienced.  Once you… (more…)

When You Are Parenting Your Parent

by on August 24, 2012

There is a strange occurrence in the parent / child relationship when the parent begins to act more like the child and the child (now an adult) begins to act more like the parent.  This can happen at almost any age, even when the child is still a child, but it most definitely happens as… (more…)

Parenting the tough stuff

by on August 24, 2012

  If the small stuff like bad test grades, periodic fights with siblings, friendships that come and go, or occasional defiance with food does not faze you as a parent, the tough stuff will.  Sometimes it is a gradual progression, sometimes it comes in waves, and sometimes it hits you all at once.  Whatever the… (more…)

Dealing with the In-Laws-to-be

by on August 24, 2012

Preparing for a wedding is fun, after all this is a party, a celebration of two lives coming together.  Preparing for a marriage is entirely another event; it is not fun, rather it is work.  Any time you take two different view points, two different personalities, and two different backgrounds and merge them together, there… (more…)

The Joining of Your Money in Marriage

by on August 24, 2012

One of the hardest areas for most couples to agree is in the area of money and finances.  In fact, most divorces are the result of disagreements over money that date back to the beginning of their marriage.  Failing to plan for your finances to be joined together is a recipe for disaster.  There are… (more…)

Dealing with the ghosts of your sexual past

by on August 24, 2012

One of the most frequently asked questions by couples preparing to get married is, “How much of my sexual past do I need to reveal to my partner?”  While this can be a difficult question to answer, there are some basic guidelines to follow. Don’t lie.  Starting off your marriage with a lie is not… (more…)

How to Build a Neighborhood Play Group

by on August 24, 2012

Once the initial shock of motherhood is over and you and your baby are finally sleeping through the night, settling into a routine that allows you to enjoy your time with your child becomes a priority.  One of the best additions to your new routine is a mom’s group or neighborhood play group.  Meeting other… (more…)

How to Overcome the Need to Please Others

by on August 24, 2012

Do you get enjoyment out of anticipating someone’s need which you think will make them happy and then investing time meeting that need without being asked?  Do you often feel drained of your energy but keep working anyway because they need you to help?  Do you spend countless moments replaying conversations and rehearsing new ones… (more…)

How to Parent a Difficult Child

by on August 24, 2012

You have read the parenting books, implemented the ideas, and tried new techniques but nothing seems to work.  While your other children seem to be responding and benefiting from intentional parenting, one of your children is still not thriving.  In fact, they are getting worse.  Maybe they have been diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, SPD, OCD, ODD, CD… (more…)

How to Properly Balance Parents’ and Spouse’s Opinions

by on August 24, 2012

A common issue among Christians is defining the proper balance between their parents’ expectations and opinions and their spouse’s expectations and opinions.  Too often, Christians carry into their marriage the idea that they must continue to obey their parents long after they have reached adulthood because Scripture tells them to honor their parents.  However, there… (more…)

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