From Lasts to Firsts.

From Lasts to Firsts.

Oh the places you will go. (Dr. Suess). Big transitions shape our families. As parents, we often see the end of high school not just as a milestone for our teenager, but as one for ourselves too. The final year of high school arrives quickly, and before we know it,...
Now What?

Now What?

Change is the only constant in life. (Heraclitus). Your child has graduated from college, and a new chapter has begun. It’s a moment filled with pride, excitement, and maybe a touch of uncertainty. You remember the first day of kindergarten, the way they walked into...
Graduate’s Next Step.

Graduate’s Next Step.

Success is the sum of small efforts. (Robert Collier). As a parent of a graduate, you often find yourself wondering, “Did I miss teaching or sharing something important?” You mentally run through a checklist. Yes, they can do laundry, though they may not...
Advice to A College Graduate.

Advice to A College Graduate.

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. (Henry David Thoreau). After three, four, or even five years, your teen is taking the next big step graduation. It’s an exciting moment for them and for you. While your young adult might have learned things in the...
Legacy of Parental Influence.

Legacy of Parental Influence.

Children are the living messages we send. (John W. Whitehead). Parenting is the long game. I know at times we wish we could sprint to the finish line, but is there really an end to parenting? From the moment we hold our child for the first time, we step into a role...
Fierce Conversations.

Fierce Conversations.

Fierce conversations may not always be easy, but they are essential. (Desiree Panlilio). There is always that burning question we want to ask our teen as a parent. We want to know the answer because of what we see on TV, hear from other parents, and read in the news....