parenting

Use the suspension as a teachable moment. Engage your kid or teen in a conversation about behaving differently in the future, given the same set of circumstances. By helping them… Read More

When it comes to you being present with your children, think quality over quantity. Think intentional over impromptu. Think practice over perfection.  Read More

When I took the pressure off myself by refusing to view motherhood as a calling, I found freedom to be my authentic self with my kids. I was able to… Read More

If the day is taking an emotional nosedive, it’s up to us to right it. That’s a big responsibility. But it’s so important.   Read More

Once your kid enters high school, they start developing a sense of purpose—one they will likely use to navigate their future direction. Read More

Our kids want to be who we are. They want to talk like we talk. They want to act like we act. And whether we like it or not, they… Read More

As dads, we usually want to ride in to rescue our kids, but sometimes what they really need is a safe place where someone will simply listen. Read More

Discovering ways to connect with your defiant or disrespectful child creates a smoother path towards a healthier parent-child relationship.  Read More

A home without conflict isn’t an achievable or worthwhile goal. Our kids are going to argue. And we, as loving parents, are here to help them through it. Read More

School may be out for your kids, but it’s a perfect time to lean into new ways to support them as they grow, change, and enter into new phases. Read More