Meaningful Resources for a Meaningful Life
Guiding You to Coach Your Kids Confidently to Adulthood
Raising Kids Who Put Others First (Even When No One’s Watching)
Why Generosity Starts With a Simple Question
If you’re a parent, you’ve probably wondered at some point:
Will my kid grow into someone who puts others first?
Not just when it’s easy. Not just when it...
Forget Passion—Help Your Kid Find a Problem Worth Solving
 The Question That Turns Frustration Into Direction
We all want our kids to be motivated. We want them to wake up with a sense of purpose, pursue meaningful goals, and keep going when things get hard...
What Value Does Your Kid Bring to the World?
Helping Your Kid Discover That They Matter—Right Now
Let’s start with a truth every parent needs to hear:
Your kid doesn’t need constant praise.
They need to know they add value—not someday, not when t...
Helping Your Kid Figure Out What Their Future Plans Are
What Are You Going to Do Next?
Why This Simple Question Can Help Your Kid Move from Stuck to Purposeful
When I was a kid, my report cards all said the same thing:
“Scott’s a good student, but he’s ...
Why “Being Well-Rounded” Is Overrated—and What Your Kid Really Needs
What Are Your Strengths?
Why Every Kid Needs to Know the Answer
A high school senior walked into a Starbucks to me with me recently with a resume that would impress anyone: top of her class, varsity...
Raising Self-Aware Kids in a Copycat Culture
A few months ago, I sat across from a high school junior during a check-in conversation. She was overwhelmed—stretched thin by AP classes, club leadership roles, sports, and the looming pressure of co...
What’s Beautiful to You? (And Why Every Kid Should Answer That)
Here’s a question that rarely shows up in a school curriculum or parenting guide—but it should:
“What’s beautiful to you?”
At first glance, it might sound like small talk. Something you’d ask on a wal...
Gratitude Isn’t Just Polite—It’s Powerful
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“Say thank you.”
We’ve all said it a thousand times. At the dinner table. After a birthday gift. When someone holds the door. And sure, teaching kids to express gratitude is important—it’s social ...
Why Your Kid Needs to Appreciate Themselves—Before the World Teaches Them Not To
A college freshman sits across from his advisor, eyes down. He’s not failing, but he’s floundering. His first B-minus sent him into a tailspin. He’s anxious, withdrawn, questioning everything. Why? Be...
Helping Your Kid Learn About Themselves—Before the World Tells Them Who to Be
Your kid is in the most important phase of their life for identity formation—and the scariest part? If they don’t figure out who they are, the world will decide for them.
Adolescence isn’t just abo...