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...
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...
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...
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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 ...
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 He’s anxious, withdrawn, questioning everything.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...
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...
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...
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When it comes to preparing kids for life after high school—whether that means college, a career, or something else entirely—most parents focus on academics, test scores, and extracurricular activit...
Every kid is unique, yet many struggle to embrace their individuality. Social pressures, academic competition, and digital influen...
Our kids are constantly facing a barrage of messages that chip away at their sense of worth. Social media, school, sports—they’re all arenas where the underlying message is often the same: You’re no...
Besides keeping your kids healthy and safe, what else can you do to ensure they'll become happy and successful adults? With the time you have with them—downtime, drive time, meal time, and bedtime, what will YOU do to engage them intentionally?Â
Each week, we'll send you an actionable tip on how to engage more with your kids, whether they're 8 or 18.
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