by Joel Walton | Aug 5, 2020 | Family, General Interest
Motherhood carries with it about every different emotion you can think of. There’s joy in cuddling your little one before bed time and watching them drift off into peaceful sleep. You’re overwhelmed with happiness when you watch them try something new and succeed –...
by Joel Walton | Aug 5, 2020 | Family, Life Transitions
Any parent can tell you that parenting is far from easy. You second guess yourself in so many ways and have a whole slew of constant concerns in regard to your kids. If you’re divorced (whether recently or for a while), you know that parenting while divorced comes...
by Joel Walton | May 7, 2020 | Family
We parents love our kids (just wait until you have a grandkid…it’s even more awesome). But, I do remember how long the days could be. There was the constant supervision of toddlers (if you didn’t want broken bones or broken furniture), the round-the-clock snacks...
by Joel Walton | Jan 26, 2020 | Family
Family relationships are an interesting dynamic. You share a biological bond and history, but you also have a maintained connection. The role of secrets can sometimes help tighten that bond, while other times, family secrets can lead to shame and anxiety. An example...
by Joel Walton | Jan 26, 2020 | Family, General Interest, Life Transitions, Resilience
So you got a DNA kit for Christmas and you can’t wait to see the blend of ethnicities and cultures you’ve come from? We’ve all seen the commercials of happy people discovering who they are – and for most people, I’d say it’s fun and exciting to live in a time when we...
by Joel Walton | Dec 30, 2019 | Family, Relationship
I’ve mentioned before that my neighbors are big into gardening. While I don’t have a green thumb myself (more like a black one…that kills plants), I’ve learned a few things from talking to them. Like, did you know that the color of some flowers can differ based...
by Joel Walton | Dec 1, 2019 | Family, General Interest
Your phone just vibrated. Is it a text? A Facebook message? Instagram notification? Maybe just an email? Whatever it was, chances are you’re quickly going to grab your smartphone and check to see what’s going on. Technology is a great thing! Seriously, I’m pro-tech!...
by Joel Walton | Oct 20, 2019 | Family, Relationship
I read something interesting recently on the behavior of animals. Apparently, when two goat meet on a narrow pathway, they don’t know how to handle the situation. Most often they will either just stand there until someone or something comes along to help one of them...
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,...
