It’s Not Just You: Making Other Adult Friends Is Hard
I never knew that it was hard to make friends, but I know that with some effort and consistency, there are many people out there waiting for a friend like… Read More
Character and Values | Elementary (K-5th) | Featured | Middle School (6th-8th) | School Life | Social Life
What to Do When You Notice Your Kid Is Struggling Socially
And while we’d love to take a magic wand and make all of their struggles disappear . . . we can’t. However, we can take action in helping our children… Read More
Character and Values | Family Life | Featured
Left Out: How to Help Your Kid Through Heartbreak When They Weren’t Invited
As difficult as it might be, your child will get through it with your help and guidance. And they will grow up as a stronger, more compassionate and empathetic adult… Read More
How to Support a Parent Who Has Experienced Pregnancy Loss
There’s a big chance you have someone in your circle who has suffered from pregnancy loss like I have. In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, I want… Read More
Character and Values | Family Life
How New Dads Can Foster a Healthy Image of Beauty for Their Daughters
As a man, having a daughter forces you to slow down and deconstruct what you believe and what society says about a woman’s body and how it’s connected to her… Read More
What I Wish You Knew About My Child With Down Syndrome
From almost every Down’s family we talked to, the same words were shared, “He will be the greatest blessing of your life.” What a true statement. Read More
Family Life | Featured | Self Care
Your Kids May Be Your Everything, But They Can’t Be Your Only Thing
Staying home with my family for most of 2020 brought about plenty of sweet, cherished moments. But it also showed me just how much of a priority I put on… Read More
Building a Relationship With Your Foster Child in Times of Crisis
What can we do if we’re entrusted with these kids in our care? We can create caring homes that lead to trusting relationships with a few techniques: Read More
Character and Values | Family Life | Fight For The Heart
How I Can Model Beauty to My Daughter
The idea of having a daughter scared me: How conditioned was I to the traditional standards of beauty? Even though I was super aware, could I unintentionally pass on an… Read More
10 Affirmations for the Worried Parent
Our minds are way more powerful than we could ever understand. The direction we point our thoughts directly determines the direction of our lives. And when we choose to worry (and… Read More