One step at a time is the quickest way to get to feeling happy.
Parenting Goals: Thriving
Our ultimate parenting goal — and supporting our kids in making it there.
Make Sure It’s Right
Are you doing it right?
Less Suffering, More Thriving
We didn’t get a class on how to be a happy, healthy, thriving adult — neither do our kids. So, where do we start to help teach them?
Mood Ring
In a bad mood? I am, too. What to do?
“No” Bumps in the Road
Rejection hurts. What do we do when it happens for our kids?
Teen Speak: Make Me Happy
Consider: The only person’s happiness you’re responsible for is your own. This has been a big learning for me. I suspect it’s a big learning for most (if not all) of us — and our teens need to learn this too. Teen…
Teen Speak: Notes to Self When Life is Changing
This summer was a season of unknowns. I felt untethered, unsure, and unsteady most of the time. Frankly, it kind of sucked. And now the summer is over. There is comfort in being back in the routine of school, though…
Responsibilities and A**hat Mode
Let’s all take a reminder for today (adults/parents and teens/kids alike): We’re not responsible for the feelings, happiness, or emotional well being of any other person — only ourselves. Say it with me if you need to. We’re not responsible…