Children

Discerning Parents

Not every problem is bad and not every opportunity is good. We do our children a great disservice when we

Learning

If children live with dismissive teachers, they learn nothing

The Kids Are Fine

I’ve been working with children and families for a long time and what I’ve observed is that kids are fine

No drama please

Dysfunction

If children live with dysfunction, they learn to cause drama

Father At Home Lying On Rug In Lounge With Children Using Digital Tablet

Hate in the Service of Love

I love my children and, because I love my children, I hate anything that would harm them. This is healthy.

A child runs with a kite.

Rip Off the Damn Labels

When it comes to children, we must rip off the damn labels. There are no “rich kids” or “poor kids”—…

reusable glass jars on pantry shelf in kitchen

Food

If children live with food insecurity, they learn to horde food

Joyful indoor painting session for parent and child

Real Experts

Parents take courage! You are the expert when it comes to your own child. No one can do it better

I Had No Other Choice

“I had to, I had to, I had no other choice.” That’s what 15-year-old Kip Kinkel told detectives. The… All

Seedlings in the planting tray.

A Seedling

There’s a tree in my yard that bends. As it grows, it will eventually break under its own weight.  It’s

Discerning Parents

Not every problem is bad and not every opportunity is good. We do our children a great disservice when we

Learning

If children live with dismissive teachers, they learn nothing

The Kids Are Fine

I’ve been working with children and families for a long time and what I’ve observed is that kids are fine

No drama please

Dysfunction

If children live with dysfunction, they learn to cause drama

Father At Home Lying On Rug In Lounge With Children Using Digital Tablet

Hate in the Service of Love

I love my children and, because I love my children, I hate anything that would harm them. This is healthy.

A child runs with a kite.

Rip Off the Damn Labels

When it comes to children, we must rip off the damn labels. There are no “rich kids” or “poor kids”—…

reusable glass jars on pantry shelf in kitchen

Food

If children live with food insecurity, they learn to horde food

Joyful indoor painting session for parent and child

Real Experts

Parents take courage! You are the expert when it comes to your own child. No one can do it better

I Had No Other Choice

“I had to, I had to, I had no other choice.” That’s what 15-year-old Kip Kinkel told detectives. The… All

Seedlings in the planting tray.

A Seedling

There’s a tree in my yard that bends. As it grows, it will eventually break under its own weight.  It’s

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