As we head into a new year, many parents are reflecting on family routines and goals for 2026. One common challenge is helping children take responsibility for everyday tasks – like putting away school bags, picking up towels, or tidying toys – without constant...
Money can feel messy for many Christians. On one hand we want to be generous and focused on eternal things. On the other hand bills arrive, kids need schooling, and culture pushes us to upgrade everything. The result is confusion, guilt, and anxiety about finances....
They’re scrolling before school, snapping photos between classes, checking likes after dinner. For today’s teens, screens aren’t just part of life, they are life. But as a generation grows up bathed in filters, algorithms, and highlight reels, there’s an urgent...
Grief is an universal human experience – and yet it is commonly misunderstood. Many of my clients ask for help to move through or “fix” their grief. When the sadness of grief lingers longer than expected or the waves don’t show any sign of letting up, it is common to...
Low self-esteem isn’t just about lacking confidence. It’s deeper than that. It’s about carrying around a quiet ache that says, “I’m not enough.” It’s the internal narrative that keeps whispering that you don’t measure up, that you’re unworthy, unlovable, or destined...
If helicopter parents hover, lawnmower parents clear the path entirely. “Instead of just watching over their kids,” says conflict strategist Sarah Blake, “lawnmower parents step in and remove every obstacle.” They make life smoother and safer, but at a cost....
