by Gayla | Sep 22, 2010 | Blog, boundaries, co-parenting, take care of yourself
I was raised in a conservative Christian home. I’m thankful for parents who taught me strong Biblical principles on how to live. I stand by those beliefs and raise my children on Biblical standards. However, we must consider whether “turning the other...
by Gayla | Sep 20, 2010 | Blog, boundaries, take care of yourself
Stepparenting issues can be overwhelming and unbearable. Then, you throw in problems with an ex-spouse, and the situation becomes toxic.So, how do you maintain sanity when dealing with a difficult ex-spouse? The best way is to learn how to set appropriate boundaries...
by Gayla | Apr 30, 2010 | Blog, boundaries
I was raised in a conservative Christian home that didn’t teach the importance of boundaries; thus the concept was hard for me to grasp. Taught to always look out for the best interests of others, I rarely considered my own needs.When I entered my first marriage...
by Gayla | Apr 28, 2010 | Blog, boundaries
Baseball season is in full swing and it isn’t uncommon to find me at the ball field several nights a week. I enjoy watching my youngest son play ball (pictured) and wouldn’t want it any other way. But it hasn’t always been that way.My stepson played...
by Gayla | Feb 3, 2010 | Blog, boundaries, successful stepparenting, take care of yourself
Today I want to include an article I wrote a few years ago when I was struggling to find balance in my life. I was overwhelmed with my responsibilities as a wife, stepmom, graduate student, and pregnant mother. I sought to make changes to relieve my feelings that were...
