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They Want To Do This…And You Have a Problem With That?
It doesn’t happen as much as we’d like. We worry they spend too much time on their screens….
Parenting is Slow Work
Why won’t they listen? Why do they do the opposite of what you ask of them? Are you…
They Do Not Grow Up
We think about it the wrong way, you know. Our kids do not grow up someday. They don’t become…
Don’t Weigh Them Down
You’ve seen a lot. You’ve been through a lot. You know what’s up. As a parent, you have…
They Need Stories
They need food. They need water. They need safety. They need security. They need a new bike and…
Time is Racing Toward Us
We think we have until later. We think about things as existing in the deep future: When our…
This Is Your Best?
We’ve all said it. In moments of frustration. In fights. We’ve heard our own parents say it. Maybe…
You’re Breaking Down Barriers
Yeah, some people won’t get it. Yeah, some people think it’s weak. But you? You know it isn’t….
Don’t Let This Hold Them Back From Learning
You made all sorts of sacrifices to get them into this school. It’s not cheap. You love their teachers. You want them to learn. You…
Don’t Be One of These Parents
It sounds terrible to you. It’s nothing like what you listen to. It’s nothing like what you thought they’d listen to or be interested in. You think…
Instead of Worrying, Try This
It seems so dangerous. What if something happens? It was insane. What were they thinking? It’s just not a good idea. Do they have a backup plan? It’s just not realistic. Don’t…
You Can Still Do This
It was a long time ago. It was really heated. They took it hard. Things were said. Things have not been good. You really screwed…
Show Them How to See
No one is born a poet. No one is born an artist. Sure, some kids might be more creative or analytical than others, but the…
You Need to Back Them Up
Young Gloria Johnson didn’t want to stand up for the Pledge of Allegiance. She didn’t want to say the school prayer, either. This would have…
Fretting is Not a Service
You mean well. You do it because you care. You do it because you want them to be comfortable, to be safe, because you want…
Are You Seeing the Beauty In It?
As parents, we have a choice about what we see. Just like everyone can view the cup as half-full or half-empty, we have significant power…
They Could Need You, That’s Why
You’re traveling. You’re far away. The kids are in good hands. This is your little break. But do you still need to be on top…
The Decades Disappear Like Sinking Ships
You swear they were just taking their first steps and now, here they are, about to enter high school. You remember those days of potty training, of…