What Makes Kids Want to Stay Close, Even After They Grow Up

Parent and adult child talking and laughing together, showing closeness and warmth

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 […]

Turn Down the Alarm Parenting: Seeing Your Kids Through a New Lens

Two neighbors with opposing yard signs having a calm discussion, symbolizing how perspective shapes understanding

Palmer here!!  My neighbors are all much older than I am, and when we moved in they added us to their group chat where they plan all kinds of get-togethers. Most of their kids are older than my wife and me, but many of these neighbors have become our friends. This past Wednesday, I was out in […]

Don’t Miss Out on Living Your Best Life

Father holding his baby son, both smiling in matching “Adventure Dad” and “Dad’s Adventure Buddy” sweatshirts, symbolizing intentional and joyful parenting

Palmer shares a heartfelt reflection on fatherhood and the importance of staying intentional in life’s everyday moments, even when comfort and convenience tempt us away.

Sorry Mom – It Was Messy, But We Made It

Palmer smiling at his Northwestern University graduation, symbolizing how perseverance and support can help parents raise resilient kids.

Palmer opens up about his high school struggles, ADHD, and how resilience—not perfection—led him to success. A hopeful reminder for parents that growth often comes from the hardest seasons.

It Takes a Village to Raise a Good Dad

Kerry celebrates Father’s Day by honoring the good dads who show up for their kids and the men helping raise the next generation.

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.

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, […]

The Blind Spot You Can’t Afford to Ignore

This week’s email applies to every single person, and you can take that to the bank. I have compiled a list of around 150 of my favorite takeaways while completing my master’s degree at Northwestern for Marriage and Family Therapy – This is one of my favorites! It is simple yet ESSENTIAL to incorporate into our lives […]

I Lost My Mind – Here’s How I Got It Back

I almost lost my f****ng mind. Hi sorry, excuse me – it’s Palmer! I sometimes lose my mind a bit, especially if I’m tired or frustrated. No, this isn’t about sleep habits (maybe another time), but rather the not-so-secret secret of staying committed to living our most intentional, vibrant lives. There I was at 11:30 pm […]

They didn’t tell me it’s about the little things

In today’s email, I want to share a realization I’ve had about what truly matters in parenting. I wish they had told me that parenthood is about the little things. I used to think that parenting was about raising a good kid. Responsible. Successful. Smart. Kind. Good values. Yada, yada, yada.  Now I know that parenting […]

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