College and Young Adult | Featured | High School (9th-12th) | School Life
My High Schooler Didn’t Get Into Their Dream School
Being rejected by a school—especially the one they hoped to attend—means letting go of some big dream scenarios they’ve been imagining for the future. Read More
Featured | High School (9th-12th) | Middle School (6th-8th) | Social Life
Helping Your Child Through Their First Broken Heart
The teenage years are full of big emotions, and that is especially true when it comes to dating relationships, no matter how brief. Read More
Celebrations | High School (9th-12th)
Graduation Gifts for Seniors That are Actually Meaningful (and Don’t Break the Bank!)
In light of everything that has been lost, it’s never felt more important to celebrate seniors (yes, with gifts!) in a way that is personal and meaningful. I feel that,… Read More
Social Life | Tribes Over Time
5 Ways to Build Rapport With the Leaders in Your Kid’s Life
Having a good relationship with your kid’s leader is tricky. It will look different at every age, with every kid, and with every leader. But, as a long-time small group… Read More
The One Thing Your Kid Needs Before Starting College
After years (okay, decades) of walking with teenagers and their parents through the transition from high school to college, I’ve found one of the most important things a teenager needs… Read More
High School (9th-12th) | School Life
What Teachers Wish Parents of High Schoolers Knew
For almost a decade I was a high school Spanish teacher. Those were some of the best and hardest years of my life, and, if I’m honest, I still miss… Read More