Meaningful Resources for a Meaningful Life
Guiding You to Coach Your Kids Confidently to Adulthood
Why “Being Well-Rounded” Is Overrated—and What Your Kid Really Needs
What Are Your Strengths?
Why Every Kid Needs to Know the Answer
A high school senior walked into a Starbucks to me with me recently with a resume that would impress anyone: top of her class, varsity...
Raising Self-Aware Kids in a Copycat Culture
A few months ago, I sat across from a high school junior during a check-in conversation. She was overwhelmed—stretched thin by AP classes, club leadership roles, sports, and the looming pressure of co...
What’s Beautiful to You? (And Why Every Kid Should Answer That)
Here’s a question that rarely shows up in a school curriculum or parenting guide—but it should:
“What’s beautiful to you?”
At first glance, it might sound like small talk. Something you’d ask on a wal...
Gratitude Isn’t Just Polite—It’s Powerful
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“Say thank you.”
We’ve all said it a thousand times. At the dinner table. After a birthday gift. When someone holds the door. And sure, teaching kids to express gratitude is important—it’s social ...
Why Your Kid Needs to Appreciate Themselves—Before the World Teaches Them Not To
A college freshman sits across from his advisor, eyes down. He’s not failing, but he’s floundering. His first B-minus sent him into a tailspin. He’s anxious, withdrawn, questioning everything. Why? Be...
Helping Your Kid Learn About Themselves—Before the World Tells Them Who to Be
Your kid is in the most important phase of their life for identity formation—and the scariest part? If they don’t figure out who they are, the world will decide for them.
Adolescence isn’t just abo...
Why Parents Should Stop Talking About “Failure” and Start Talking About “Mistakes”
Most parents want their kids to be resilient, confident, and prepared for life’s challenges. But the way we talk about setbacks might be sending the wrong message.
We often say things like, “Failur...
Reframing Struggle: Teaching Your Kid Grit
Ever heard your kid say, “I’m just not good at this,” and then shut down completely? Maybe it’s math. Maybe it’s writing. Maybe it’s speaking up in class. Whatever it is, the second they struggle, the...
How Life's Hard Moments CAN Help Your Kid Grow
Critical Question Every Kid Must Answer to Build a Meaningful Life: What have you healed and grown from?
A few years ago, my friend’s son, Jake, got cut from the basketball team. He had spent the ent...
How to Help Your Kid Avoid Drifting Through Life
Meet Alex. He’s 19, a freshman in college, and by all accounts, doing well. He’s smart, well-liked, and has a good head on his shoulders. But when it comes to making big life decisions, Alex struggles...