7 Meaningful Activities to Help Your Kids Find Purpose
No matter what they would accomplish in life—the degrees earned, accolades received, or titles given—the biggest dream we have for our kids is that they would live a life of purpose.
How to Build Empathy in My Elementary Schooler
As a child moves through elementary school, they also move through a transition of sorts in how they relate to themself and others.
The Dreams I Had for My Kid Aren’t Coming True
If you’ve been hurt by a dream for your kid you’ve had to let go, you’re not alone. You’re not a failure. You’re just a parent.
What Easter is About
As parents it can be really easy to get discouraged in a tough season with our kids. It can feel like it can never end and things will never get better. But Easter is the reminder that no season lasts forever and to hang on. The story will get better.
What I Want My Children To Know About Love
How we teach our kids about love is a complicated yet important task. Here’s how to define love in a way kids of all ages can understand.
Helping Kids Cultivate the Skill of Noticing
When kids have the skill of noticing the needs of others, they’ll one day grow up to be a generation of compassionate adults.
Ringing in the New Year Without Fear
Fun fact about me. I hate New Year’s. If my kids were reading this, they would tell me, “We don’t say the word ‘hate’, Mom.” But since they aren’t perusing parenting blogs these days, I think I’m good. Besides, I really do hate New Year’s. These feelings go beyond the...
20 Memorable Family Christmas Traditions
Traditions are important for families because they provide opportunities to keep your family legacy going. From the simple to the silly to the sentimental, traditions can create meaningful memories. Don’t hesitate to try out some new traditions this Christmas season...
50 Things to be Grateful for Right Now
Spending just a few seconds each day thinking about the things you’re grateful for can radically shift your mindset.
The Reality of Fear and What to Do Next
A few days ago, I asked my two boys what they were most afraid of. My youngest, without skipping a beat, told me water buffalos and cobras. My oldest, still only seven, told me, imaginary monsters at night, robbers, America being destroyed, and the universe exploding....
The Secret Ingredient For Having a Close Relationship With Your Kid
Showing our kids empathy is the No. 1 way to strengthen and improve our relationship with them.
Make the Most of Mornings
As our kids grow up, we must take advantage of the time we already have with them within the rhythms of the day to talk about what matters.