I know. You might be thinking, “What in the world is a Feelings Wheel, and what makes it practical for my everyday life?” A Feelings Wheel is a tool used… Read More

Regardless of how this school year will look for your family, going back-to-school means a new rhythm for your family. A fresh start. Read More

I knew that play was vital to my kids' health. But this post isn’t about how you need to make sure to incorporate play into your kids’ lives (although that… Read More

My point is this: All of us have a unique way of resting and refueling: do you know your pattern? If not, why not spend a couple minutes reflecting on… Read More

This question has been asked from time to time, so it may be helpful to do an introduction for those who have started following along and are wondering, “Who is… Read More

It seems like every day we’re met with the news of horrific stories from around the world or personal tragedies that hit closer to home. Whether you’ve got a kid… Read More

When an adult child violates our values or makes poor choices, we often question our parenting abilities. Our doubts shout at us: Was it something I did? Read More

The foster care system needs to be fixed and reformed. And we can only do better when we know better. But if we only see it as ‘broken,’ then we… Read More

We want to help make this transition as smooth as possible. Here's a checklist to prepare for the coming school year—which is sure to be like no other before it. Read More

So what did we DO about it? How did we make it through? We were determined. We persevered . . . step by step, day by day. That’s a story… Read More