I want my children to thrive. You want your children to thrive. Which raises the question: What does thriving look like?

I want my children to thrive. You want your children to thrive. Which raises the question: What does thriving look like?
It’s a new year. Got a list of resolutions? Take a read to help set yourself up so you can actually follow through and make a change.
Today I learned a new concept: “simping” (verb: to simp). This was not one I learned in college, though I now have, thanks to my college kid. Check out her take on getting through struggles and how simping can be…
My teen read this and was inspired to share some thoughts on relationships, breakups, and “think positive!” advice she’s received. Check out her thoughts here: Love Me Those Breakups. We hear about positive thinking and that we should always “think…
Struggles, challenges, wells of pain, and really, really messy times happen — for all of us. One of the things I’ve found helpful in climbing out of worry, stress, overwhelm, and depression: ditching the fight and reminding myself life is…
Trying to make a change and it feels too hard, that you aren’t going to be able to do it, that you’ll fail yet again? What if you try something that is in the direction/facing where you hope to go,…
I’m preparing for several talks in early 2018. One looks at supporting kids toward positive self and body image. These early preparation stages for a talk are challenging, painful, interesting, and immensely fun, all wrapped together. My outline and slides…
Today’s food for thought is around suggestions, thoughts, advice, and recommendations for a teen. Something to perhaps consider first: If you could go back and talk with your younger self, what might you share? What do you think you’d listen to…
No one has it all together, all of the time. Everyone has her/his shit show moments. Those who are successful are the ones who show up the most (literally and figuratively), who get up after a fall and keep putting…
I was watching a life-coaching type of video this morning by Brendon Burchard (who I think offers a lot of terrific insights and ideas; if you’re looking for some inspiration, check him out). As I was thinking about what he…