Parenting and Social Media

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Russ Schulte

Evidence-Based Advice for a Growing Issue For so many of us, social media has become so integrated into our lives to the point that we cannot go one day without checking it. We can’t imagine life without constant notifications coming … Continue reading →

Why don’t my kids listen to me?

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Jay Roberson

Recently, I was maneuvering my children through the halls of our church. I am not sure what the trigger was (did they send each a signal to assume Lord of the Flies mode?), but in this moment, every one of my kids decided … Continue reading →

Encouraging Growth and Autonomy in Our Children

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Russ Schulte

The Hidden Challenges of Parenting Preadolescents As my eldest daughter enters preadolescence, new parenting challenges are emerging. I am keenly aware that she, among all my daughters, is the most like me – deeply emotional, intuitive, sensitive, and contemplative. She often … Continue reading →

Postpartum Depression

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Watershed Contributor

Postpartum Depression has a confusing nature Postpartum Depression (PPD) affects about 15% of new mothers, and negatively impacts both mother and child. It has been researched and written about in journals and magazines, yet few new moms really consider it … Continue reading →

My Mom Is Driving Me Crazy!: Exploring Boundaries with Family

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Caty Coffey

My mother is about to make me lose my mind! I don’t know if we need to pick up and move across the country to get away, but something’s got to change. I cringe when I see her number pop … Continue reading →

Looking for the Sacred in Everyday Parenting

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Watershed Contributor

When children have secure attachment figures in their lives, they are able to relax and enjoy the moments of everyday life that God intended for them. Continue reading →