There are events in life that shake a young person’s world, disrupting their identity, leaving them feeling adrift and alone, and crushing their trust in those who were supposed to be caring for them.  Here are two stories about how the decisions of adults, the cultural buy-in of “tough love”, and the flourishing of the Troubled Teen Industry (TTI) did just that.

Summer may be drawing to a close, and there is still time to knock the final days of my favorite season right out of the park! Read on for more…

To take in the good is a practice that can last only seconds but can make a world of difference to you physiologically. It improves your well being!

Are you feeling the warning tremors of the back-to-school quake?  You are not alone! Please read on for tips for smoothing out the summer to school shake up!

Summer can be a time of rejuvenation for your family. Here are three ways to elevate your summer so that it is fun, connecting, and refreshing!

Your child recently stepped out of the doorway of their classroom for the last time this school year.  The next day when they woke up, things were totally different.   The transition from school to summer is real, and it is a big deal! Read on for more….

Here is the key to finding a beautiful way to honor the mothers in your life on Mother’s Day!

In your efforts to communicate something important, do way too many words interfere in the actual connection? Read on to see the benefits of keeping communication simple.

Has busyness hijacked your life? Consider doing less and nourishing more!

We are living in a bully culture where there is broad acceptance of the bully mentality.  This acceptance, coupled with a gross lack of accountability, has created an environment that threatens our safety, throwing us into daily tailspins. Read on for more…

We are cruising deeper into spring, the season of new beginnings.  It is a great time to assess and refresh your relationship with your child!

This is from our advice column in The Santa Fe New Mexican. Many thanks to Karen Deerwester of Family Time Coaching & Consulting for her expert input! Wishing you the best in navigating potty training with your child!

There are three factors that protect us from harm and build resilience during times of stress, instability, and chaos. All three are supported by community. Read on for more!

It is a big deal when your child - even an adult child - leaves home. A lot can arise inside of you! Read on for ideas on making this threshold a time of greater closeness and growth.

As parents, we provide safety for our children. There is a line, however, between safety and over-protection. Crossing that line can have a life-long impact.

Sometimes making friends can be scary. It is one of those daunting “first time” things that can be intimidating and challenging. Here are some suggestions for guiding your child in the process of making friends.

Your child will one day go on a hero’s journey. How you respond makes all of the difference in the world. Read on to learn how and why to support them.

The holidays are a time for things that shine, and these “glimmers” are about enhancing your enjoyment of the sometimes fleeting experiences that can truly nourish your soul. Read on…

Learn the value in being and becoming a steady parent and the benefits it holds for your children.

It is the holidays, and you may receive a million requests and invitations. Please read on for suggestions to restore yourself, your energy, and the situation when you said “yes” and you wanted to say “no”!