“The Civil War wasn’t really about slavery. It was about states’ rights.” I remember sitting in my 11th-grade history class, hearing those words and feeling
Public education is under attack. Misinformation is fueling distrust, with parents being told schools are hiding information, pushing unwanted values, and undermining their authority. These
“Screens are a drug for kids. They’re rewiring their brains. After screen time, they’re lethargic, moody, and unmotivated. There are no benefits to giving your
What’s the right age for social media? When should kids use it, and how much? These questions capture the challenge of raising kids in a
Imagine a world where your child’s best friend isn’t a person, but a machine. It sounds like science fiction, but it’s quickly becoming reality. Artificial
Handing your child their first phone is a big moment. It’s exciting—and let’s be honest, a little nerve-wracking. Will they use it responsibly? Will it
Your 12-year-old rushes in, phone in hand, showing you a video of their favorite athlete announcing their retirement—except it never actually happened. Or your teenager,
Your child hands you their report card, eyes nervously awaiting your reaction. As you scan the grades, disappointment creeps in, along with worry about what
The laughter was disarming. For a moment, you’d forget that this 8-year-old boy had already seen more violence and pain than most adults. But every
For weeks following the accident that nearly took our daughter’s life, she and I were arguing. We jokingly called it our August ‘vacation’ of 2015—those
For weeks, maybe months after the accident, Alex had two goals. She was determined to get back to the last month of her Co-op (a
Recently, I had a friend tell me, “My son is absolutely wonderful.” Don’t worry; this is not a “humble brag.” It is, instead, a reminder
I’m a recovering perfectionist. In fact, during job interviews, I used to claim perfectionism as my biggest weakness because I believed it to be more
“Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” – Nelson Mandela “Guess
Remember the first time you handed your toddler a smartphone? Those tiny fingers swiping with surprising dexterity, eyes wide with wonder? Fast forward a few
I stared at the math competency test in front of me, my heart racing. This was my fourth and final attempt to pass this exam,
I’m a thinker. In fact, thinking is my superpower. There’s nothing I enjoy more than exploring ways to make the world a better place. Often, I think about how to make parenting easier. Get my take on parenting, learning, and life here.
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