the magic of parental listening
Lucy gave me a really good parenting tip a few weeks ago without even meaning to. I was sending little Valentine’s packages to all the big kids, and she didn’t…
some thoughts about how to talk to your child about sex
I feel SO grateful my parents talked to me early and often, and openly about sex. I mean, they did write a book about it after all, and I am…
four ways for young adults to learn to love themselves
Leading up to Valentine’s Day tomorrow, let’s talk about learning to love ourselves. We live in a world where so many teens and young adults are trying to find their…
some tips to better parent with your valentine
With Valentine’s Day approaching, the latest “In the Arena” podcast is all about: 1) How to keep your spouse as your #1. and 2) Some tips and thoughts about how…
one way to teach kids to look outside of themselves
We had our annual Children for Children Concert this week. It might have been my favorite. “Children for Children” concerts are something my family did growing up. We’d chose a…
what’s better than having a bunch of sisters?
I am thankful every day for my sisters. And really, what’s better than having sisters? Doing a podcast with them! Sure, there have been some tricky parts. This is so…
the “right” parenting style, and is yours working?
We jokingly call this new episode “How to Control Your Kids,” but tune in to hear some thoughts on control, parenting styles, how our parents do it, how we do…
The best way to parent young adults
My parents have always pointed out that there’s no instruction manual when you pack up that tiny newborn in that seemingly gigantic carseat and drive away with them from the…
the powerful imprint of a good dad
Each year at the Turkey Trot I think about how my sister-in-law Kara has made an imprint on all that swirling activity. As a graphic designer, she has designed everything…