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7 Things Parents Can Do to Support Kids’ Mental Health at Home
Now more than ever, home needs to be a safe haven. With recent cuts to school-based mental health programs, many families are left...

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1 day ago2 min read
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What Do Our Choices Say About Us?
Every day, we face choices in how we treat others: • Do we meet differences with judgment or with curiosity? • Do we put being right...

jamieedelbrock
Mar 102 min read
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Tuesday's Truth
Welcome to Tuesday's Truth! Sometimes, a few words can make all the difference. Each week, I’ll be sharing a 30-second encouragement from...

jamieedelbrock
Feb 181 min read
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A Valentine’s Gift of Hope: From Darkness to Healing
Nothing prepared me to hear my child say she wanted to end her life. Nothing prepared me to hear she had a plan. Nothing prepared me for...

jamieedelbrock
Feb 142 min read
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It Gets Better: Encouragement & Tips for Parents of Picky Eaters
When my daughter was younger, she was incredibly picky. She wouldn’t touch meat and mostly lived on fruit, Goldfish crackers, and bread....

jamieedelbrock
Feb 102 min read
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Christmas Angels
This past summer, my daughter faced health challenges that required her to spend several nights away from home. To help her be brave, I...

jamieedelbrock
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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A Warm Blanket
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love Christmas—the lights, the music, the togetherness. No matter where life’s journey leads,...

jamieedelbrock
Dec 6, 20242 min read
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Book Launch TODAY!
I am honored to be guest author in Moms Never Stop Worrying (and being brave at the same time) by Esther Joy Goetz and Melissa Neeb !...

jamieedelbrock
Nov 12, 20241 min read
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What Now?
What Now? What now, when the voices clash, When half the world seems split in half? When understanding feels so far, And unity’s a hidden...

jamieedelbrock
Nov 8, 20241 min read
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Ways to Help Western N.C.
Western N.C. Charities: Red Cross for Western NC: https://www.redcross.org/donate/dr/hurricane-helene.html/ Salvation Army for Western...

jamieedelbrock
Oct 5, 20241 min read
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Children Thrive When They Can Be Themselves
I will never forget the time when my child insisted on wearing their Minnie Mouse dress everywhere. Despite my attempts to encourage them...

jamieedelbrock
Sep 18, 20243 min read
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From the Depths of My Motherly Heart
My daughter struggles with severe anxiety, and she hasn't been able to return to school yet. It's been a challenging and heart breaking...

jamieedelbrock
Sep 7, 20243 min read
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A Letter to Parents and Caregivers About Teenage Suicide
Dear Parents and Caregivers, September is National Suicide Prevention Month and It never crossed my mind that I would become a strong...

jamieedelbrock
Sep 2, 20243 min read
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The Key to Human Connection
After deconstructing our faith, my family has grown accustomed to being told that we are lost or in need of salvation. It is painful,...

jamieedelbrock
Sep 1, 20244 min read
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Choosing Love: The Pathway to Joy
I used to love the mantra "Choose Joy!" I believed that by simply opting for joy, I could navigate life's challenges, foster meaningful...

jamieedelbrock
Aug 31, 20243 min read
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Sparkling For Our Kids
Can you think of a time when someone was kind to you? Where were you? How did it make you feel? Did it change your day? I will never...

jamieedelbrock
Aug 24, 20243 min read
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Growth Lies Beyond Our Comfort
I know I am not the only one that worries. My family and I move a lot! We have made moves around the country and have lived on the other...

jamieedelbrock
Aug 23, 20244 min read
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Hati-Hati
In Indonesia, the term Hati Hati means to proceed with caution and to be careful. It means to be proactive about the dangers that are...

jamieedelbrock
Aug 16, 20243 min read
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Pinterest Wannabe!
I am a Pinterest wannabe. I love the idea of Pinterest. I am in awe of moms who can pull off seemingly flawless birthday parties, baby...

jamieedelbrock
Mar 17, 20242 min read
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FREE Worksheets
Below are several FREE Be the Sparkle and Tangled Up worksheets for you to use in your classroom, mental health office, or at home. If...

jamieedelbrock
Mar 13, 20241 min read
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