Abigail Shrier contributed an essay to the recent weekend edition of the Wall Street Journal, drawing up on her new book, “Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren’t Growing Up.” The title had me at hello: Stop...
The college application process can be overwhelming, with numerous tasks to juggle and deadlines to meet. As you get started, you must know common pitfalls that can derail your efforts. In this articl...
One of the most frequent conversations I’ve had over the past two decades has been around this question: What do I do to figure out what to do? I had the same question, so I’m not surprised by how oft...
As teenagers navigate the choppy waters of adolescence, parents often find themselves walking a tightrope between providing support and encouraging independence. In the quest to help their kids reach ...
I’ve lost count of how often I’ve received emails or calls from parents of mid to late twenty-somethings sharing their concerns about their child’s arrested development. The story always contains the ...
My oldest kid will graduate high school in roughly fifteen months, and I’m already fielding questions about his future plans on a daily basis. If he’s feeling anxious at this point, he’s doing a good ...
Recently, I had the opportunity to deliver a series of interactive assemblies to the freshman class at a local high school. During each of the four separate sessions, older student leaders joined and ...
Jumping into the college application journey can feel like navigating uncharted waters, but fear not—help is at hand! In this article, we'll explore insider advice from older students who have success...
Not too long ago, I spent the better part of a year doing research into the challenges young adults had in making the transition to self-reliant adulthood. Every single one of them shared challenges t...
Throughout every stage of my life, from elementary school to living in the suburbs in my forties, I’ve had a reputation and a persona. It’s changed over the years, from the quiet one to the sarcastic ...
Besides keeping your kids healthy and safe, what else can you do to ensure they'll become happy and successful adults? With the time you have with them—downtime, drive time, meal time, and bedtime, what will YOU do to engage them intentionally?Â
Each week, we'll send you an actionable tip on how to engage more with your kids, whether they're 8 or 18.
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