Raise your hand if.....
Kerry reflects on divorce and its impact on children, and how caring adults beyond parents can make a lasting difference in kids' resilience.
I’m all good on the cocaine
Palmer recounts a night an old friend offered him cocaine, and reflects on how years of small choices, not one big moment, shape who we become.
What if venting isn’t what calms them down?
Kerry shares a story about how a father helped his venting teenage daughter find calm, not through advice, but through eight simple feeling questions.
I HATED it, but loved the glimmer of hope
Palmer reflects on how the first day of school offers kids a hopeful chance to redefine themselves, and how parents can help them voice that quiet desire.
The never-ending beginnings and endings
Kerry reflects on the bittersweet milestones of parenting, from a toddler's first steps to dropping her youngest off at college.
He told three coaches to hit the road
A client Kerry coached for 5+ years just got married. She shares how unconditional support, not judgment, can change a young person's life trajectory.
What I Wanted to Say in My Defense
Kerry reflects on the defensive impulses that arise when adult kids share their pain, and why owning the impact matters more than defending your intentions.
I have a complicated relationship with Father's Day
Palmer reflects on his complicated relationship with his father, holding love, hurt, grief, and forgiveness all at once, while celebrating his first years as
The assignment one of my kids gave me
Kerry shares how she proactively sought repair with her adult kids, and the unexpected assignment one of them gave her in return.
The season of parenting nobody prepared you for
Kerry reflects on the season of parenting no one prepares you for: building a relationship with your kids that stays close long after they've grown up and left
What I hope my kids inherit
A father reflects on how kids absorb everything we do, and invites parents to model one thing better this week, not perfectly, just better.
Big Smile, Arms Open Wide
On Mother's Day, Kerry reflects on her mom's Alzheimer's journey and the one gift that endures: a face that lights up with love.
What teenage me would hate for parents to know
Palmer reflects on the hundreds of times he lied to his mom as a teenager, urging parents to stay curious and never assume their kid would never.
Why I Sent My Son to Talk to Strangers
When Kerry's 14-year-old son snuck a beer, she skipped the lecture and sent him to interview three strangers instead, an E.R. doctor, a police officer, and an
20 Second Hack to Connect with Your Kid
Palmer shares why a simple 20-second firm hug is one of the most powerful tools for connecting with your kid, even if they roll their eyes.
Divorce
Essential Conversations
Kerry's son Palmer wished his parents had talked more about adult topics growing up. Kerry reflects on how kids don't want lectures, but they do want guidance.
Parenting Through Life Stages
Giving Your Kid the Gift of Courage
My one-year-old son James reached his tiny hand toward the moon, fingers wiggling, fully convinced he could grab it. Watching him, I felt something shift. When did the rest of us stop believing we could?
Parenting Through Life Stages
Outwitting My Sneaky Teenager (Without Grounding Him)
My son had the perfect alibi system, and I had absolutely no idea. When I finally cracked it, I skipped the grounding and did something that worked a whole lot better.