Drive home the idea to your kid that change isn’t always a bad thing—we can miss what used to be, but be excited for what’s to come. Remind your kid… Read More

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… Read More

It’s important to have regular conversations with our kids that reveal what they really believe to be true about themselves. Read More

I wish we had known to show our kids how to be responsible adults and not just responsible children and teenagers. Read More

In middle school, preteens are all about using the knowledge they’ve gathered up until this point and brandishing it against authority. Read More

When you put your personal pride to the side for the sake of your kids, you are doing all that you can do. The rest? You have to let it… Read More

Just because you’re not the most confident person you know doesn’t mean you can’t impart some sort of guidance in the self-assurance department. Read More

If you are the parent of an anxious child, you are not alone. Anxiety is the most common mental health condition of childhood and adolescence. Read More

Middle schoolers are primarily motivated by acceptance. When they feel you have their back, they may be more willing to open up and share with you. Read More

The development of your kid’s confidence is a journey. Our job as parents is to join them so they’re not left to figure it out alone. Read More