Help for Parents Coping with Divorce, Adoption, Teenager and Relationship Issues

by Marisue Alsobrook
Introduction:  Waiting on good things to happen takes faith.  But, “waiting” doesn’t mean “doing nothing.”  Faith should generate action, walking in faith consists of making good choices.  Everyday we can choose to create the best attitude, help others, and take important steps towards what matters most to us:  our family, friends, job, co-workers and just [...]

By: Marisue Alsobrook
 If I had to say one thing about parenting, I’d say that effective parenting is built one moment at a time. Raising kids is a process, not an event. Are we expecting perfection? Remember age and stage, think about what it’s like to be a child. Love them, listen to them, and think [...]

by Marisue Alsobrook 
Introduction: Dreams, desires, wishes. We all have them and should.  As long as we realize dreams and goals are fullfilled by the energy and time we devote to them, dreams are good for us and give us excitement and hope that tomorrow is going to be better.
Life is full of challenges and I’m [...]

By Marisue Alsobrook 
Beat The Holiday Blues
Holiday Blues can be unexpected and quickly drain us of energy and happiness.  Holidays can bring lonely feelings to the surface.  People who have these feelings can prepare now to avoid the depression that dominates your holidays.  To beat the holiday blues, we can stop the pressure by deciding now to buy less concentrate [...]

By Marisue Alsobrook
Introduction:  Need a new life? We all feel that way sometimes.  Family pressures and children’s needs can overwhelm parents quickly.  However, I know that we can bring joy into our life and be happy with just a few simple steps.   The Secret is not really a secret at all.  It’s so simple, that I’m really [...]

Marisue says:  “I don’t think one can ignore the ’natural’ influence of earth sun and sky and water in our lives.  I also tend to believe that we are born with what we need to accomplish all that’s important in this life.  Understanding what’s really important is the challenge.  Money is necessary to live and help others.  Attitude [...]

by Marisue Alsobrook 
Are You Happy? Come on, Get Happy!
I was listening to the radio today and heard a couple of songs that made me think about the meaning of happiness.  I thought I would share the two simple tips that came from these songs – that can make ANYONE happy if they listen to them.  [...]

by Marisue Alsobrook 
“If I had to give one single piece of advice about how to change kids’ behaviaors in the home, the Family Meeting would be number one.  I tested on over 250+ foster kids and 3 of my own.  My husband, now that it’s just the two of us, still have Family Meetings. 
Do you [...]