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’...

Helping Your Kid Discover That They Matter—Right Now

Let’s start with a truth every parent needs to hear:
Your kid doesn’t need constant praise.
They need to know they add value—not someday, not when t...

As parents, we all want the same thing: to raise kids who thrive, who feel safe, and who are equipped to build meaningful lives. But parenting teens today is challenging, especially when it comes to h...

Not too long ago, I spent the better part of a year doing research into the challenges young adults had in making the transition to self-reliant adulthood. Every single one of them shared challenges t...

You've probably heard the old adage, "Choose a job you love, and you'll never have to work a day in your life." Sounds wise, right? But what if I told you that aiming straight for a career that promis...

I’ve noticed a general malaise that many teenagers have towards their lives, school specifically. In frequent small talk interactions, I hear common expressions across a spectrum of kids: “School is b...

There's an old adage that says something to the effect of: "Find what you're passionate about and you'll never work a day in your life." Have you ever said that to someone?

For previous generations, ...

It turns out, that I'm pretty good at math. I discovered that pretty early on; it was the only time I would turn in a test or a quiz quicker than all the other kids. Typically, the only points I'd get...