by MS Christian Living | Jun 2, 2020 | Columns, Practical Living, Tough Questions with Barb
By BARBARA MARTIN, LPC, LMFT How your parenting can be ‘good enough’ Question: I am concerned because, over the last few months, extending patience with my children has become much more difficult. I feel guilty in this and would like to know how to move...
by MS Christian Living | May 2, 2020 | Columns, Practical Living, Tough Questions with Barb
By BARBARA MARTIN, LPC, LMFT Are my spouse and I too different? Question: My spouse and I are so different. Whether it is our view of finances, in-laws, parenting, or how often we visit with friends, we seem to differ. Is this normal? ...
by mcl | Apr 5, 2020 | Columns, Practical Living, Tough Questions with Barb
By BARBARA MARTIN I’m too frustrated with my child to enjoy parenting Question: It seems I am constantly frustrated with my child. I want to enjoy them, but my child’s ongoing disobedience is making this difficult. Suggestions? ...
by mcl | Mar 3, 2020 | Columns, Practical Living, Tough Questions with Barb
by BARBARA MARTIN Question: My spouse suffers from depression, and I don’t know if I can deal with it. What do I do? Experiencing your spouse’s struggles with depression, while you watch and feel absolutely impotent to help, is deeply...
by mcl | Feb 2, 2020 | Practical Living, Tough Questions with Barb
By BARBARA MARTIN Q: After my honeymoon, I don’t feel all that great about being married. Is this normal? Most of us seek a deep fulfillment in marriage. I wanted my husband to be intermingled with me in a wonderful place...
by mcl | Jan 1, 2020 | Columns, Practical Living, Tough Questions with Barb
By BARBARA MARTIN What do you do when there seem to be ongoing offenses within the family? Family gatherings — which many of you might have experienced over the holidays — can be a bit like a gem tumbler. You put rocks in the...
