The Value of Mentors
I came from a family where important values and principles were modeled to me. I knew I wanted to pass along many of those things to my own family. Still,…
Family Culture: The Secret Sauce
Have you ever looked at a family and thought “they have something special” and then wondered how to get it? Maybe you can’t put your finger on it but it’s…
Phasing Into “Adulting” and Peacefully Letting Go
It’s been said “the art of parenting is in the letting go.” Cutting the apron strings doesn’t usually happen in one fell swoop. Allowing teens to make their own decisions…
Should My Teen Get A Job?
I grew up in a family where we all contributed financially. From a very early age, my siblings and I began doing a number of odd jobs like paper routes…
One Simple Strategy for A Strong Family Connection
It’s been said that the irony of parenting is that you tend to get it down by the time your children are all grown and raised. While this may ring…