5 Ways to Connect with Your Teen
Palmer here… What an experience it is to have and be a teenager… I sometimes dream about soaking in the highs and lows that will come with having a teen one day and then think about what I put my mom through and get a little terrified because I was not great. š Two things […]
The Power of a Fatherās Influence
Kerry here: Today is a day to celebrate and honor fathers! Dads, have you paused to reflect on your influence on your kids? You have the power to be a life-altering force for good. You also have the power to pass on painful generational patterns that were handed down to you. Either way, you have a […]
Great Summers Donāt Happen By Accident
You get me againā¦Palmer here š I hope youāre having a wonderful weekend and enjoying the summer sunshine šā 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 20ās. Things get chaotic. One week theyāre busy at […]
Sending Love: A Simple Act with Lasting Impact š
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 […]
Monkey see, monkey do
Palmer here! Monkey see monkey doā¦ My wife and I are on a flight headed to see her family down in Florida. We were up at 3am for our flight so I got a solid 2 or 3 hours of sleepā¦off to a hot start. š Itās spring break season, so the plane is full […]
The Power of a “Safe Haven Relationship”
Kerry here! Did you know renowned therapist Sue Johnson says adults have a fundamental need forĀ “safe haven relationships?” This resonated deeply at the Attachment Theory conference I just attended. It perfectly captures the feeling every parent wants – to be that safe space for their child. Here are some practical tips I learned from various […]
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 […]
Getting the ratio right with your kids
Palmer here!Ā He’s got him wide open!!! Fans are on their feet!! He launches it down the field, the clock hits zero! HE CAUGHT IT!!!! They won the super bowl!!!! š I wonāt say who Iām rooting for but I am pumped for the game today. š If you arenāt a football fan donāt worry, […]
The hidden message beneath your teen/tween’s behavior
Kerry here!Ā As a mom, parent coach, and therapist of many years, I can tell you with 100% certainty that you are not alone if your kidsā attitudes and behaviors drive you nuts some days. Youāre also not alone if you get triggered and are not proud of how you act at times. Yes, these […]
āPrepareā instead of āprotectā
Palmer here! I was recently talking with a parent of one of my teen clients who asked, āHow do I know if my son will turn out OK and make good decisions when heās an adult?ā The trick is to remember that you are raising future adults, not kids. Yes, you want them to go out into […]