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 […]
Oh, Honey
Kerry here! The Sunday before Thanksgiving: it is game-on for moms. “Dreaded December” and “May Madness” – two months that I both loved and dreaded when my kids were home. I loved them for the fun and magic I created, but they were also the most stressful. Why? Because we moms bend over backwards to […]
Great Summers Don’t Happen By Accident
You get me again…Palmer here 🙂 I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend and enjoying the summer sunshine 😊☀ I see something funny (and not surprising) happen with almost all my clients when summer rolls around each year, whether they are tweens or in their early 20’s. Things get chaotic. One week they’re busy at […]
Sending Love: A Simple Act with Lasting Impact 💕
Palmer here! I just ran across one of countless notes that my mom tucked under my pillow or into my backpack on some random day when I was in high school. Just recently, a good friend told me how each week, he writes three letters to different people in his life, telling each what he appreciates […]
When Your Kid’s Face No Longer Melts Your Heart: A Practice for Parents
The things I hear from parents about their ‘tweens and teens: “She can be so mean.” “When he’s in a bad mood, he dominates our family.” “ I love her but I don’t like being around her.” “I can’t stand how they talk to me.” “I’m embarrassed about how he acts and I worry what […]
Happy Sunday you wonderful human!
Happy Sunday, you wonderful human!Palmer here! I’m writing this at 3am because jet lag is not taking it easy on me 😅 and I can’t get this one thought out of my head. You may know but my mom and I, along with our spouses, were just in Japan to speak at the International Family […]
From Juggling Act to Heartfelt Connection: Why 1-on-1 Time with My Kids Became My Secret Weapon
Kerry here! Raising a blended family of six kids felt like a never-ending juggling act. There were more needs than a mere mortal could meet. Kids bickered. Sometimes, amidst the chaos, I’d find myself longing for a quiet corner and a moment of sanity. But then, I became more intentional about 1-on-1 time. Whether it […]
Hold space, don’t carry the weight
After raising six kids, five of whom are boys, three of whom have ADHD, I could fill many pages with stories of their actions that left me feeling…
Please tell me that I’m not the only one.
Kerry here. I keep thinking I’m just about to feel inspired to eat cleaner and get up early enough to work out more often. Heck, maybe if I wait long enough, I’ll FEEL like doing cold plunges, or at least cold showers, because they’re supposed to be good for me. I’m sure that if I […]
Let your light shine
Throughout the year, and especially in December, many of the world’s major religions observe holidays that incorporate the powerful symbolism of light: Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, embraces the light of hope, faith, resilience, tradition, and community. In the Christmas story, light transcends mere decoration, weaving together themes of hope, joy, spiritual renewal, and the transformative […]
