Don’t accept blame for someone’s else’s emotions, and don’t blame someone else for yours.

From toddlers to teens, when what I want for my teens conflicts with what they want, either they or I will be tantruming.

Happy Father’s Day to all who prepare our kids for life’s winding roads.

Part of staying sane in parenthood is remembering how it felt to be in the developmental stage they are in.

It’s the rejections that make our children dig deeper to see if the dream is worth fighting for.

It starts with a diaper bag and ends with a stocked minivan, but there comes a day we can’t pack all they need.

The skills that have made us successful thus far are not necessarily the skills we need for parenting.

Calmly riding the roller coaster of our kids’ emotions until they learn to ride alone.

Thoughts and imagery for a muddy Mental Health Awareness month.

Working in healthcare offers an appreciation of the authentic human journey.

Finding comfort in nature as children grow and family traditions change.

Each child is born into a different family, with parents in a unique stage of parental development.

Life is like a punching bag sometimes, so take care of each other out there.

If we have done our jobs as parents, our kids will choose their own paths.

And that’s what makes parenting so hard.

Remember that anxiety is contagious when you’re helping your child through a stressful situation.

To help with the world's big problems, start at home with your parenting.

Ten Lessons Learned in Pandemic Parenting

Moving away from the good and bad of 2020 and toward a fresh start in 2021.

Don’t wish away the wonder years. Enjoy the magic while it lasts.