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 ...

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...

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...

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...

“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 ...

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 He’s anxious, withdrawn, questioning everything.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...

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...

Most parents want their kids to be resilient, confident, and prepared for life’s challenges. But the way we talk about setbacks might be sending the wrong message.

We often say things like, “Failur...

Ever heard your kid say, “I’m just not good at this,” and then shut down completely? Maybe it’s math. Maybe it’s writing. Maybe it’s speaking up in class. Whatever it is, the second they struggle, the...

Critical Question Every Kid Must Answer to Build a Meaningful Life: What have you healed and grown from?

A few years ago, my friend’s son, Jake, got cut from the basketball team. He had spent the ent...