Your kid is responsible for figuring out what to do with their life. That’s no small feat, especially in today’s world filled with constant social media distractions, the unprecedented disruption of a...

There are natural decision points as a kid grows up, when they have to make consequential choices about their life path. Each decision, in many ways, reflects and is constrained by its previous choice...

Sometimes, as parents, the clouds part and your kid sets you up for the moment you’ve been waiting for: a time where they actually want to listen to your advice. It happened to me not too long ago, an...

As a dad, there’s nothing more important to me than the welfare of my kids. I’ve lost count of how many times I have dropped everything and literally run to help them in times of need. (Typically, it’...

By Scott Schimmel

There’s a certain kind of discomfort in watching your kids make mistakes in life. It’s almost like the English language needs a new word for it —one that really describes the mixtur...

 There’s a powerful stat from the Search Institute that sticks with me: Every kid needs at least five caring adults in their life—beyond their parents. Adults who care about them, believe in them, and...

What Is Social Awareness?

Social awareness is the ability to read the room, understand other people’s feelings and perspectives, and recognize how your own words, tone, and behavior affect others.

P...

Every kid is going to face conflict—whether it’s a fight with a friend, a misunderstanding with a teacher, or a tense moment at home. What matters most isn’t whether they avoid conflict altogether (...

Strong friendships aren’t built on popularity or personality. They’re built on presence—on knowing how to show up when someone else is hurting, struggling, or just needs to feel seen.

And yet, most...

Every parent wants their kid to succeed. We want them to do well in school, find good friends, build healthy relationships, and thrive in their careers someday. But there’s one thing that underpins al...