This heartwarming story shows the power of simple words in forging deep connections. A stepfather's daily notes of encouragement to his stepdaughter b...
I came across this touching moment of Gabby, an adoptee from China, as she began explaining to her mom what happened to her heart the first time she m...
A parent recently asked about the authority I have to talk about youth character development. That's a valid question. Here's a response while also ta...
Today, I had a private session with Tim, a 9th grader who strongly dislikes school. We discussed the idea of life purpose and how it impacts motivatio...
In mindful parenting, we all experience moments of overwhelm and stress. Disarm your triggers and stop the cycle of passing them on to your children....
Empathy is essential in parenting, allowing us to understand our children's perspective and appreciate their struggles without judgment. It fosters tr...
We've been taught that failure is unacceptable, but the truth is, it's essential for growth. Embrace failure as an opportunity for growth and tell emp...
Non-verbal cues can be confusing; fusing, melding and mashing emotions masked by silence, into signals and signs that find you on the receiving side,...
It's not 'knowing their secrets'. It's letting them know, if/when they are ready to share, they won't be judged, and you're listening for their wellbe...