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 He’s anxious, withdrawn, questioning everything.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

Meet Alex. He’s 19, a freshman in college, and by all accounts, doing well. He’s smart, well-liked, and has a good head on his shoulders. But when it comes to making big life decisions, Alex struggles...

When it comes to preparing kids for life after high school—whether that means college, a career, or something else entirely—most parents focus on academics, test scores, and extracurricular activit...

Unlocking Your Kid's Identity: Helping Them Embrace Their Uniqueness

Every kid is unique, yet many struggle to embrace their individuality. Social pressures, academic competition, and digital influen...

One of the most intimidating moments of my young life was when I was 21, sitting in a job interview, facing a panel of professionals, and they hit me with the dreaded question: "Tell us about yours...

Our kids are constantly facing a barrage of messages that chip away at their sense of worth. Social media, school, sports—they’re all arenas where the underlying message is often the same: You’re no...