I have a confession. The older I get, the less interested I become in blaming children for acting like children. Instead, I find myself wondering what role the adults played and how much of that responsibility they are willing to take . A few weeks ago, I dabbled in the tepid waters of questioning whether…
Summer break has officially started. All of the end of the school year things are done and it’s time to enjoy popsicles late at night, sun tans, and pool parties.In theory.It also means parents across America are preparing themselves for one of the great modern fears:“How much screen time are my kids going to have…
The current conversations around phones and our kids reminds me a lot of past conversations around our kids, spanking and what it means to train our children. There was a lot of all or nothing fallacies thrown around back then.I think that’s happening often today with the conversation around phones and our kids. Phones are…
Sooner or later, people are going to start wondering why we’re not getting the return on our investment we were promised. I’ve been saying this for a while now. And lately, I’ve been finding some other voices that are saying/asking the same thing: “What’s going on with our kids’ mental health?” We are throwing everything…
Yesterday was my son’s birthday. He turned 13. We celebrated the day before because his birthday was on a Monday. It was a fun day. It was good and hard. Good because he had his friends come over. His best friend came over and they played for most of the day. We went shopping and…
By now, you have probably heard about the story involving Philly Karen and a baseball. If not, click this link. Share If you just want to read my version of it, here it is. In a baseball game, someone hit a home run. For non-baseball fans, that’s a good thing. Fans typically scramble for the ball…
Somewhere between the half-melted popsicles and the growing stack of school supply ads, this truth emerges.Summer is almost over.Back-to-school is coming. Depending on your personality, that sentence either made your chest tighten or your shoulders relax.Maybe both. Some parents are counting down the daysuntil structure returns.Others are holding tightto every last bedtime story and backyard…
What do our kids really need from us? In this episode, I break down three powerful, research-backed essentials every child needs for healthy emotional development. And here’s the thing—we never outgrow them. We all need to know who we are (identity), that we’re truly loved, and that we’re genuinely liked—not just for what we do,…
In today’s fast-paced world, many parents feel exhausted and worn thin by the endless demands of daily life. If you’re one of those parents, this episode is for you. Today, I want to give you permission to say no to overscheduling. We’ll explore the incredible benefits of learning how to protect your time and energy…
In today’s fast-paced society, there is immense pressure on parents to ensure that their children are involved in every sport, extracurricular activity, and academic pursuit available. This “superparent” mentality often leads to overscheduled children and exhausted families. I can’t tell you how many couples I’ve met whose relationship has died, having been sacrificed on the…
