Have You Told Your Kids This Recently?
It’s Palmer today! The 2-3 hour windows of sleep I’ve been getting the last week or two have been a bit rough, so I’m going to keep this email simple and action-focused. I know it’s only been two weeks since I last wrote to you, but somehow, these last two weeks have felt like two months. I’ve missed thinking about […]
How to Be the Parent Your Kids Need
ou got me today, Palmer… for the last week before I am officially a dad. Baby James is set to arrive on Tuesday, though given his head is the size of a bowling ball, he might take a few extra days. 😅 I’ve been going through quite the mental process in preparation for my sweet […]
Being vs Doing: A Letter to My Younger Self
Kerry here! 😊 Walking through Hobby Lobby with my nine-day old baby in my arms, I was intent on getting supplies to make my dad a really cool sweatshirt for Father’s Day, which was just five weeks after my third son was born. A woman in the store heard my baby’s little newborn sounds and […]
Prioritize What Matters Most
You got me today…Palmer 🤗 I don’t know about you, but being intentional in life feels harder than it looks. Everywhere you turn, it’s “Just do X, and life will be great!” Whether it’s social media, magazines at the checkout line, or well-meaning advice, they make it sound so simple. I recently learned that the second Friday […]
I have been a thousand different women
Kerry here. Happy New Year! So long 2024, hello 2025! love the process of filling out the Year Compass, a free download where you reflect on the past year and look forward to the new year. It’s a cool process and lends itself to great introspection and conversations with loved ones. I’ve shared the link in case […]
A New Year’s Tradition That Can Change Your Kids’ Future
Let’s talk about the Thanksgiving of intentionality and goal setting. Sounds weird, I know it was just Christmas, but stay with me! Before we dive in, I hope you’re having a lovely holiday season. I hope you’ve had time to celebrate with those you love and to honor and remember those who may no longer […]
A Simple Trick for Staying Calm During Holiday Family Time
Kerry here. 🙂 The holiday season brings extended family time, which can spark both joy and stress. With kids out of school and celebrations ahead, these mixed emotions are perfectly normal. Here’s a strategy for staying calm during challenging family moments: When my son Palmer was 15, his morning grumpiness would often affect our entire […]
One Call Can Make All the Difference
Palmer here! I got a call yesterday that filled my heart with happiness 😊 It got me thinking about an often untapped super-ability parents can give their kids—or use themselves. The call was from a 22-year-old coaching client I’ve had the privilege of working with for the past four years. He called because he’d been […]
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 […]