Character and Values

How to Foster Emotional Intelligence in Teens

Raising a teen who has a hard time feeling empathy, who has a hard time understanding someone else’s emotional experience, or who is prone to extreme emotional outbursts can be tough on the entire family. The good news is that empathy and self-management can be cultivated by helping... Read More

Character and Values | Family Life | High School (9th-12th) | Middle School (6th-8th)

3 Ways to Raise Resilient Kids

Gina Abbas 0 Comments

There is a ton of research and conversation happening about how to build resilience in kids. Without dumping a ton of research on you, I wanted to quickly share three game-changing questions you can use to build resilience in your kids. Read More

Character and Values | Featured | Self Care

2022 Mental Health Goals for Every Parent

Stephanie Thomas 0 Comments

We can’t say for sure when the outside world will return to normal. So we thought it might be best to focus on the inner world of mental health. Today, let’s talk through a few goals we might carry into the new year to bolster us as parents... Read More

Character and Values | Family Life | Featured

The Simplest Way to Connect With Your Kid

Jon Acuff 0 Comments

You can’t go passive as a parent or your kid will become a stranger. (I would say the same is true with your marriage, but that’s a different discussion for a different day.) It’s not their job to approach you, it’s your job to approach them. Read More

Five Ways to Help Your High Schooler Find Their Purpose

Stuart Hall 0 Comments

Your high schooler will love and honor you as their parents by becoming the best version of the person God created them to be. It’s not your high schooler’s responsibility to become who you want them to be. Read More

Character and Values | Elementary (K-5th) | Featured | Imagine The End

5 Things I Want My Daughters to Know About Confidence

Holly Crawshaw 0 Comments

It’s important to have regular conversations with our kids that reveal what they really believe to be true about themselves. Read More

Character and Values | Elementary (K-5th) | Family Life | Featured | Make It Personal

Building Your Kid’s Confidence While Building Your Own

Leah Jennings 0 Comments

Just because you’re not the most confident person you know doesn’t mean you can’t impart some sort of guidance in the self-assurance department. Read More