Thoughts and stories, by Pal

This was published in our local newspaper, The Spectrum, on May 2, 2015.   It was writtin by Corrie Lynne Player, a writer who has a column each week about family issues, called "Heaven Help Us.".   "Almost every successful parent I know has relied on a Higher Power, because raising good kids requires more emotional resources than any human being possesses. " - Corrie Lynne Player From a deeply spiritual perspective, as well as the pragmatics and success of having raised 9 of her own children and numerous foster children, Corrie Lynne Player sheds fascinating light on the minds and souls of teenagers. From diffusing sibling rivalry to dealing with everyday issues such as eating and sleeping to encouraging better listening and communicating skills within your family, she draws upon extensive personal experience to provide an illuminating look at life with teens and, most importantly, how to make raising them less stressful.  --   ( Pal -- I went ...