Sandy Ische

Raising safe kids: We can create a safe environment for our children to grow and thrive! It was early Saturday morning and I was in the kitchen washing the breakfast dishes when my 2-year-old son, Jonathan, came running into the kitchen. “Mommy, Mommy.” I said, “Just a minute sweetie, I am almost done washing the dishes.” He left and came back just a few moments later. “But Mommy, there is a man at the door.” My heart skipped a beat as I heard his words trail off. I was immed

Children spell love - "T-I-M-E." I remember when my son, Jonathan, was a toddler. Saturday mornings were daddy and son time. That father-son connection was essential. They loved hanging out and doing "boy" things together. That connection with our children, teens, and into adulthood is important at any age. Staying connected is not always easy. Life is about change and with change comes transition and certain challenges. For instance, work, deployment, divorce, blended famili

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I was at my monthly counseling meeting where we were brushing up on listening skills. It reminded me of Jesus and the disciples, when He...

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I got a call from a friend not too long ago that was having a disagreement with her boyfriend. She told me that he was going to go out...