What does it look like to build bounce, or resilience, into our teens? Well, I am still raising my teens and developing my own resilience, so I don’t …
Attuning With Our Teens
Parenting teenagers has been a HUGE learning curve for me. My own teen years were hard - I often felt unseen, misunderstood, and alone. As a mom, more …
Helping Our Children Navigate Busyness
Do you ever have those seasons where life feels just a little too full? Too many appointments, too many tasks on the to-do list, too many needs. As …
I Can Be Here with You
This past week one of my kids had a really big meltdown. A meltdown happens when we experience emotions that are greater than we have the capacity to …
Overwhelmed by a Sense of Failure
Do you ever feel like you just aren’t cutting it as a parent? Deep in the back of my mind is a LONG list of the things I “should” be doing as …
Riding the Rollercoaster of Disappointment and Joy
Last year, one of my sons excitedly handed me a paper with information on how he could win a free ticket to a Six Flags theme park by adding hours …
Strengthening our Relationships with Appreciation
Last week Jen shared about the lifestyle of appreciation and the huge difference it makes in our lives and families. This week, I would like to share …
Facing Conflict With Our Kids
Years ago, I witnessed an argument between some family members. These individuals rarely argued, and this disagreement shook them up quite a bit. One …
