The Day I Was Glad the Trash Didn’t Get Taken Out
Kerry here 😊 Would you agree that one of the hardest parts of parenting teens is figuring out what to say or do when you are unhappy with them? Say your teen ignores a request, snaps at you, procrastinates, or blows something off. Before you even realize it, your brain is already racing: What do I […]
The Superpower I Wish I’d Had as a Mom
Kerry here. My daughter-in-law has a superpower that I wish I had when I was a young mother. When my kids were little, I had mastered the skills of “I’ve got this,” “I don’t need help,” and “I’m needless and wantless.” Bless that younger woman’s heart. She was doing the best she could with what she […]
What Makes Kids Want to Stay Close, Even After They Grow Up
Every parent hopes for that kind of lifelong connection. Kerry here! 👋 My dad is one of my favorite people. He has always been there—curious about my life, never judgmental about my choices. To this day, when I have time for a phone call, I am calling my dear old dad. As a therapist, I […]
New Online Class for Divorcing Parents: How to Protect Your Kids’ Mental Health
Kerry and Palmer share the story and inspiration behind their new online class for divorcing parents, designed to protect kids’ mental health and family stability.
Frogs, Fireworks, and Finding Out
Kerry reflects on how kids learn from their mistakes and how parents can respond with empathy instead of control. Sometimes, the best lessons come when we let our kids “find out” for themselves.
Light Up Your Face: A Simple Way to Support Teen Mental Health
Kerry reflects on how a parent’s warmth can nurture teen mental health. She explores how eye contact, gentle delight, and everyday moments of connection can make teens feel seen, valued, and safe in their own skin.
It Takes a Village to Raise a Good Dad
This Father’s Day, Kerry reflects on what it takes to raise good dads—from teaching empathy and accountability to surrounding boys with healthy male role models. A heartfelt reminder that raising a good dad starts long before fatherhood begins.
Don’t ask. Invite the story.
When teens feel interrogated, they close off. When we invite their stories, they open up. Kerry explains how parents can use storytelling and deep listening to help teens feel safe, understood, and connected—especially when life gets hard.
The unexpected gifts of mothering
Kerry here! Four years ago, I visited a friend with her new baby. After going through the intensity of childbirth herself, she was in absolute awe that every single one of us on this planet has someone who did that for us. She laughed at herself, saying that even when she went to a restaurant, […]
Dirty Socks, Clean Rooms, and Raising Adults
Oh my gosh, did you see Palmer’s email last week—the one with the towering pile of dirty laundry? I laughed out loud! Maybe it was a slightly trauma-induced laugh…it brought back so many memories of trying to get Palmer, my strong-willed middle son, to clean his room as a teenager. It was a serious challenge! I pulled […]
