(Inside: A reminder to our teens and tweens that their parent(s) can’t wait for them to come home tell them “all about it.” To our tweens and teens, we are …
Reclaim Family Time: Enjoy Screen-Free Downtime with Loved Ones
(Inside: A fantastic list of screen-free family time ideas that will help your family unwind, connect, and refuel. You will love this list.) I love everyone being home, hanging out …
My Big Kid: When Life is Tough, Remember Your Roots and Home
(Inside: When life is tough, draw comfort from your roots. My big kid, I hope your thoughts always bring you home to where you’re loved.) Dear Big Kid, I hope …
Parents, How Your “No” Helps Your Teen Better Navigate Their World
(Inside: Why is it hard for parents to say “no”? How a “no” from loving parents protects and sets your kids up to thrive.) Your teens need your “no.” They’re …
Parenting Through the Middle School Years: Practical Tips for Success
(Inside: Parenting your kids through middle school years can be tough. Here’s a heartfelt story and practical tips to help.) The middle school years are for grace. And I don’t …
Non-4-Year Degree Career Paths that Are Important and Pay Well
(Inside: These non-4-year-degree fields are important and pay well. Let’s talk to our kids about these great career options.) Let’s talk to our kids about the non-four-year-degree fields. My sons …
Dorm Room Essentials for a Great College Year
Dorm room essentials to help your college student have a great year. Enjoy bonding with your college kid over how to put their space together with all these fun ideas.
The Big Benefit of Saying Yes to Your Middle Schooler
Parenting middle schoolers can be intense. But, I say yes to my middle schooler as much as possible because it has this one big benefit. Read on…
When Parenting is Hard, You Have a Powerful Choice
Parenting is hard and that doesn’t mean you are doing anything wrong. When parenting is hard you have a powerful choice…
Kids Don’t Want Their Teachers, They Want Their Parents
Kids want their parents. As a high school teacher, I see this every single day in the classroom. Parents mean the world to their kids.