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 He’s anxious, withdrawn, questioning everything.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...
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...
How to Help Your Kid Choose a Future They Won’t Regret
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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...
Unlocking Your Kid's Identity: Helping Them Embrace Their Uniqueness
Unlocking Your Kid's Identity: Helping Them Embrace Their Uniqueness
Every kid is unique, yet many struggle to embrace their individuality. Social pressures, academic competition, and digital influen...
Helping Your Teen Pursue Goals That Truly Matter
As parents, we want the best for our teens. We hope they’ll choose goals and activities that help them grow and find meaning, not just tick boxes or chase external rewards. But what happens when their...