disagreements happen—especially with a middle or high schooler. As they are forming opinions about what they believe their world should or shouldn’t look like, sometimes it collides head-on into your… Read More

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

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

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

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

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

When your high-schooler was in middle school, there’s a good chance their biggest motivator was acceptance. They moved in a herd, made decisions as a group, and desperately wanted to… Read More

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

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

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