How to Be the Parent Your Kids Need
ou got me today, Palmer… for the last week before I am officially a dad. Baby James is set to arrive on Tuesday, though given his head is the size of a bowling ball, he might take a few extra days. 😅 I’ve been going through quite the mental process in preparation for my sweet […]
The Key to Reaching Your Kids
Palmer’s turn for the Sunday email! I took the hint for what to write this week’s email about. Three different conversations with clients this week made one theme crystal clear: so much family conflict stems from kids feeling like they aren’t being heard by their parents. Let’s address a common objection upfront: kids say some […]
Prioritize What Matters Most
You got me today…Palmer 🤗 I don’t know about you, but being intentional in life feels harder than it looks. Everywhere you turn, it’s “Just do X, and life will be great!” Whether it’s social media, magazines at the checkout line, or well-meaning advice, they make it sound so simple. I recently learned that the second Friday […]
A New Year’s Tradition That Can Change Your Kids’ Future
Let’s talk about the Thanksgiving of intentionality and goal setting. Sounds weird, I know it was just Christmas, but stay with me! Before we dive in, I hope you’re having a lovely holiday season. I hope you’ve had time to celebrate with those you love and to honor and remember those who may no longer […]
One Call Can Make All the Difference
Palmer here! I got a call yesterday that filled my heart with happiness 😊 It got me thinking about an often untapped super-ability parents can give their kids—or use themselves. The call was from a 22-year-old coaching client I’ve had the privilege of working with for the past four years. He called because he’d been […]
Raising Kids Who Care: Small Acts, Big Hearts
You’ve got the one who used to roll his eyes every time his mom mentioned the word ‘volunteer’ writing to you today. I heard one of the simplest yet wisest things from a 13-year-old last week, and I believe everyone could benefit from reflecting on it—now during the holiday season or anytime, honestly. We were […]
Two Ways to Protect Your Kid’s Mental Health
Palmer here! I’m feeling fired up about kids’ mental health. My mom and I just got back from presenting at the AFCC (American Family Conciliation Court) conference in Columbus, Ohio, where we spoke to attorneys, judges, therapists, and psychologists from all over North America. We focused on how to protect children’s mental health during and […]
Is Your Teen Living Their Best Life?
From what I can tell, there isn’t anything much more special than seeing your kid take ownership of their life, pouring themselves into passions fueled by their “why.” Watching teens create a resilient mind and pursue what lights them up is one of the greatest joys of my work. When they are younger seeing those […]
What’s Your Inner Voice Teaching Your Kid?
The way kids talk to themselves has MASSIVE ramifications for the kind of adults they become. How do parents set up their kid’s internal dialogue for success? Here’s the tricky part: a big part of what shapes their inner voice comes from you. For many of us, we might not be as intentional with our own thoughts as […]
Is it okay for you to be imperfect?
Sometimes s**t happens. Yes, you got me, Palmer today! I wanted to share some thoughts I have about the various expectations we have – as parents, friends, spouses, neighbors, strangers, siblings, and ourselves. Last week it was my week to write our Sunday email but somehow Saturday night came after a very busy week, I was at […]
