
Supporting a Sensitive Teen: What I Wish More Parents Knew
This week I found myself reflecting on a familiar parenting terrain: the winding, tender, often confusing path of supporting a

This week I found myself reflecting on a familiar parenting terrain: the winding, tender, often confusing path of supporting a

The Brain-Changing Power of 5 Minutes of Play Play isn’t just passing time. When children play, they’re bathing in nourishing

Most of us can feel it: culturally, we’re a bit unmoored when it comes to honoring milestones, seasons, and rites

Teenagers are more than just older kids. They’re wired for risk, primed for passion, and hungry for autonomy. According to Dr. Dan

One of the biggest disputes in our house right now is the ongoing struggle between my partner and our daughter

What follows is an expanded excerpt from a recent email I sent to a parent, to give you both an inside

This weekend, a nearly imperceptible miracle occurred in our home. In less than two months, our beautiful son will turn
Do you feel like you are frequently embattled with your teenager over academics, responsibilities, and the like? If you’re like
Do you engage in power struggles with your teen? Do you notice that whenever you come toward them with a
Do you feel like you need to push yourself to succeed? Beat yourself up to get anything done? Many of