Don Ibbitson
Don Ibbitson's latest writings
How To Deal With Children of Parents With Cancer
ALWAYS BE UPFRONT AND TRUTHFUL- Young children (5 and under) are very "me focused". They are the center of their world and the cause of all things. Hence anything they are trying to qualify by asking questions about is a direct result of how it will impact them and if they are somehow to blame. Always speak the truth and speak clearly with an immediate response of "No one is to blame for this sickness". If... (posted by Don Ibbitson 2 years 278 days ago.)
ALWAYS BE UPFRONT AND TRUTHFUL- Young children (5 and under) are very "me focused". They are the center of their world and the cause of all things. Hence anything they are trying to qualify by asking questions about is a direct result of how it will impact them and if they are somehow to blame. Always speak the truth and speak clearly with an immediate response of "No one is to blame for this sickness". If... (posted by Don Ibbitson 2 years 278 days ago.)
Removing Fantasy From Marriage - A Biblical Perspective
A lot of us are build our view marriage upon what Hollywood at its best might prescribe. Kind of a "Leave it to Beaver" scenario. The fantasy of "a perfect marriage" is widespread and dangerous among us. By setting up unrealistic expectations, impossible dreams and magic thinking, it disappoints and disillusions us, preparing us to walk away the moment our fantasy clashes with reality. Only the... (posted by Don Ibbitson 2 years 311 days ago.)
A lot of us are build our view marriage upon what Hollywood at its best might prescribe. Kind of a "Leave it to Beaver" scenario. The fantasy of "a perfect marriage" is widespread and dangerous among us. By setting up unrealistic expectations, impossible dreams and magic thinking, it disappoints and disillusions us, preparing us to walk away the moment our fantasy clashes with reality. Only the... (posted by Don Ibbitson 2 years 311 days ago.)
Copyright 2012 IcoLogic, Inc.
Generated live.