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… 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… 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,… 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… 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… Read More

“Well, I guess I can’t do anything right.” I stopped loading the dishwasher and looked at my daughter when I heard her say that. I knew immediately I was the… Read More

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

Remember, each school year is a fresh start to discover who your kid is and how they'll change over the next 52 weeks. Here's some ideas for fun extras for… Read More

The hardest part of the summer ending is pretending you’re not happy about it as a parent. Hiding your joy from kids who get mad at even seeing the back… Read More