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There’s no better person to teach a kid about how to be grateful for what they have than the most influential person in their life, and that’s you. Read More

The truth has the power to ground us when things around us seem unsteady.  Read More

For many of us, the holiday season is anticipated with joy…and anxiety. Sure, we love the celebrations, traditions, and memories; but along with them, we add the stresses of a busy season, fear of expectation letdowns, or family squabbles. Here are 10 intentional ways to restore the wonder... Read More

Nothing about what we’ve all gone through over these past 18 months is normal. And it’s been hard. It’s been frustrating. And I don’t know about you, but I’m tired. All that to say, I don’t have a great routine. I sure don’t have this single parent role... Read More

I don’t know about you, but lately, it’s been hard to keep tabs on the tone of our home. Sure, there’s the typical busyness of the season—where we want to feel like everything is manageable, but the endless to-do lists and constant juggling make it feel more overwhelming... Read More

I was demonizing work. I was unknowingly teaching my kids that work was a terrible place that ripped you from your home and forced you to leave loved ones. We spend eighteen years teaching our kids that work sucks and then act surprised when they graduate from college... Read More

We are all humans who are bound to mess up or not get it right every time. Teaching self-compassion begins by retraining the voice in your kid’s head, which honestly, may begin with you retraining the voice in your own head. Read More

Whether your child is a preteen or a teen, mental health symptoms are widespread around this age. Studies show that mental health and substance use had been rising among adolescents even prior to the pandemic. Read More

Developmentally, kids are wired to subconsciously wrestle with a specific tension. And how we resolve (or don’t resolve) that tension has the power to build or erode a kid’s confidence. Read More

Whatever your family rhythm looks like, see if there’s a way you can look at things you are already doing, and do one simple thing to connect with the heart of your child instead of merely getting through it. In the process, you’ll build habits that will build... Read More