How to Read a Kid’s Mind at Any Phase
8 Dos and Don’ts for Interacting with High Schoolers on Social Media
Social media is the place where all the world’s a stage and you—a grown adult—find yourself playing understudy to the next generation. Hey, we get it. As soon as you get a grasp on Facebook or Instagram they announce another big change. And new social media platforms are popping up all the time.
You might be tempted to just stay away from social media, but then you’d miss out on some big opportunities for connection.
Bridge the Gap Between Home and the Classroom
No parent wants to be at odds with their kid’s teacher. And no teacher plans to have negative relationships with their student’s parents. If the common goal is the same—to provide the best educational experience possible for each student—then it shouldn’t be difficult to bridge the gap between what happens at school and what happens at home.
What Every Son Needs to Hear From His Father
In a relatively small amount of time, boys are becoming men with little to no recognition during that stage or wisdom and advice on how to navigate through it properly.
3 Things Every Dad Worries About
Some of my worries might seem silly, but they are super-real to me, and I’m pretty sure they are here to stay. That being said, I think it’s safe to say that there are a few BIG things that we ALL worry about as dads.
Five Ways to Help Your High Schooler Find Their Purpose
Your high schooler will love and honor you as their parents by becoming the best version of the person God created them to be. It’s not your high schooler’s responsibility to become who you want them to be.
How Planning Can Make You a More Present Parent
When it comes to you being present with your children, think quality over quantity. Think intentional over impromptu. Think practice over perfection.
Why Time Away Might Not Fix Your Stress
There’s a fatigue that comes with parenting that’s a little hard to describe. Throw a global pandemic into the mix and you’ve got stress on steroids. You know what most families do to try to alleviate the constant stress? Live for vacation
7 Family Calendar and Scheduling Hacks
Instead of cramming chores on your one free weekend of the month, establish a daily plan for tackling chores in small doses so nothing gets out of hand.
The Morning Rhythm Checklist
If you’re struggling with the pace and chaos of the morning, creating a checklist can make a big impact on you and your child’s morning.
How Can We Make This Year Better?
After the year we’ve all had, we could use some hope, good news, and a bit of normalcy—especially when it comes to our family’s rhythm and the kids’ upcoming school year.
5 Things I Want My Daughters to Know About Confidence
It’s important to have regular conversations with our kids that reveal what they really believe to be true about themselves.