What Makes Our Kids Choose to Stay Close?
Hello, Kerry here! I’m writing from Goshen, Indiana where I am visiting my dad in his hometown. Goshen is known for its RV factories and for being in the heart of Amish country. Horses and buggies share the roads with cars, and Amish folks made up about half the people at the restaurant and the […]
A teenagers darkest moments
Palmer today! This email talks about suicide, so I wanted to give you a heads-up in case it is triggering for you Sometimes I forget. I forget the feeling of pressing a gun barrel to my temple. I forget how hopeless and scared I was. I forget the days, weeks, months, and even years when […]
5 Words to Keep Your Teen Talking
Palmer made me cry last Tuesday. Trust me, this kid has made me cry before! When he was a teen, I had a journal entry called “Cry 1000 Tears” where I started keeping track of all the times I cried about the challenges of being a mom in general, and a mom to Palmer in […]
No one wants to fail…right?
You got me, Palmer, today! Nobody wants their life to turn out badly. As far as I know, most of us hope that our life turns out to be one of significance and that is aligned with the dreams we have for ourselves. A lot of times I will hope something happens in my life […]
Family Vision Workshop 9/3: Our “Why”
You got me for this lovely Sunday! Palmer here 🙂 This might be the most powerful tool humanity has at its disposal. If used properly it can do everything from bring together strangers to uniting nations… but don’t quote me on that! 😅 What I love most about this tool is that it can create […]
Two sentences that changed everything: our mother-son mission to protect teens
Kerry here! Two sentences changed the course of my career:
Decreasing teenage anxiety and creating a greater sense of purpose!
I hope you had a great week and a nice weekend so far. Crazy busy, draining, recharging, whatever it has been I am glad you are here 😄 I bet if someone offered you a magical pill that would help reduce your kid’s risk of anxiety and depression, boost their self-confidence, help them feel a […]
Does Your Teen Feel Loved? 5 Steps to Make Sure.
In my therapy office recently, a mom and her 16-year-old daughter discussed their Love Languages. This was relevant to improving their relationship because understanding your teen’s preferred way of receiving and giving love (words, acts, time, gifts, touch) can strengthen your relationship. Mom’s Love Language is “Acts of Service.” So when she delivers her daughter’s […]
Will My Kids be Friends as Adults?
Congratulations!!! You’ve made it through another school year and summer break is here! That generally means fewer reasons to badger kids and more opportunities to have fun together. I always loved the start of summer because the schedule was more relaxed and I got to show up more often as a fun mom. But then […]
The Art of Reframing: A Guide to Understanding Your Teen’s Perspective
Hey there, parents of teens and tweens! Today we’re diving into the art of “reframing” – a parenting skill that can transform the way we connect with our kids and keep them talking to us. As a mom and stepmom to six, I totally get how challenging it is to navigate the rollercoaster ride of parenting. Let’s […]