As a mom fully entrenched in the teen parenting season (in the highly sensitive “managing college admissions” phase) and as a social researcher hearing from parents whenever I speak, I’m sensitive to adults’ perceptions of teens and their behavior. Much of the current media messaging and cultural conversation conveys a handwringing, going-to-heck-in-a-hand-basket attitude—a jaded skepticism […]
Sports Parents, Here’s What Coaches Want You To Know
The lessons we help our kids learn as they pursue their athletic endeavors can have results that reach far beyond the world of sports.
5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know as Kids Go Back to School This Year
In this back-to-school season, there are a lot of anxieties—and a lot of opportunities. We can use this time as an opportunity to speak to those and walk with them.
What Daughters Need To Hear From Their Dads
Dads—you’ve been there for first words, first steps, first stumbles. We know how much you love your precious daughter. But there’s something you might not know: just how much your daughter needs to hear it!
How I Stopped Yelling at My Kids – Crystal Paine
Today we are sharing a guest blog from Crystal Paine while Shaunti is in this season of cancer treatments. Enjoy! How I Stopped Yelling at My Kids By Crystal Paine I thought I was a patient person…then I had kids. I said I’d never yell at my kids…and then I had kids. I pictured myself as […]
