Spring is here—and just like the season, our kids are blooming in their own way. 🌱 This month, we focused on what it means to truly support individuality—through small habits, everyday encouragement, and celebrating what makes our kids unique. One of the most meaningful moments? A parent in our...
Are we going to call pasta “noonels” for the rest of our lives? The tea kettle whistles, and my baby comes running. “I do it?” She asks. “Dooping?” “Sure,” I say, pulling her step stool over. I hand her a teabag and she drops it into my mug. “Doop, doop,...
True or false? Your child's personality is wired from birth. With Daylight Savings behind, I’ve noticed how the days feel just a little longer and longer. It’s a small shift, but for some of us (and definitely some of our kids), even small changes can feel big. That...
In the classroom, I see it all the time—some kids love to tell stories, acting them out with full enthusiasm, while others quietly weave their creativity into drawings, jokes, or even the way they solve problems. But no matter how they express themselves, storytelling plays a powerful role in...
This month, we’re diving into individuality—what makes each of us unique and how we can help our kids step into their most confident, authentic selves. But here’s something most people don’t realize: individuality isn’t just taught—it’s caught. I was reminded of this the...
Identity isn’t just about what we do—it’s about what we believe about ourselves. And one of the biggest influences on that? Love. Psychologists have found that a child’s sense of identity is deeply shaped by the way they experience love and belonging. When kids feel unconditionally...
Parenting is the hardest job in the world—not just because of the endless to-do lists, but because it asks so much of us as people. It’s not just about what we say or do, but who we are in the moments that challenge us most. When emotions run...
How’s your Hero Challenge going? Last week, Adam invited you to spend 5-15 minutes a day on a personal growth activity with your child—a small but powerful way to start shaping identity. So this month we’re turning inward—to the Hero’s Journey itself. Because at its...
What better way to kick it off the month than by celebrating "National Heroes Day"—a perfect reminder that heroes aren’t born; they’re made. But what does that have to do with you and your kids? Heroes don’t wait for someone to tell them they’re special....
