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....
Fierce Conversations.

Parenting Pressure.

Parenting is not a competitive sport. (Desiree Panlilio). Like you, I enjoy my time watching Instagram and TikTok. But I have to share that one post caught my attention: “80% of the time we ever spend with our kids is over by the time they turn 18.” Wow. I...