The Hardest Goodbye: Coping with the Loss of a Parent
We rarely talk about it, yet every one of us will face it. The day we lose our parents is one of life’s most certain and most devastating truths. Even knowing it’s inevitable doesn’t soften the ache when the moment comes. As someone who teaches emotional intelligence,...
Real Questions That Actually Get Your Kids & Grandkids Talking
(Because “How was school?” isn’t cutting it anymore) We raise them, feed them, love them with everything we’ve got—and yet, sometimes, it feels nearly impossible to get our kids to open up. Especially as they get older, the conversations shift… and let’s be...
Beyond “How Was Your Day?”: 20 More Questions That Actually Get Your Kid Talking
(Because the best conversations usually start with something unexpected) Let’s be honest: getting your kid to open up can feel like trying to talk to a locked door. You know there’s a world inside… you’re just trying to find the right key. In another article (20 More...
Parenting Through the Fire: 5 Ways to Beat Burnout Without Burning Out Yourself
Let’s be real: parenting is one of the most rewarding things we’ll ever do – and one of the most relentless. When the exhaustion starts outweighing the joy, you’re not failing. You’re just burnt out. And burnout doesn’t make you a bad parent. It makes you a normal...
3 Simple Ways to Help Your Child & Grandchild Feel Like They Belong (Without Burning Yourself Out)
Kids will find belonging somewhere – so why not make sure they find it at home? When children feel seen, heard, and valued within their family, they’re less likely to seek validation in the wrong places. Here are three simple but powerful ways to help your child feel...
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