The Dirty Little Secret Of A Control Freak
Let’s just say… I like things done a certain way. So when I left town for work when the kids were home (which happened about six times a year), I would tend to prepare my family like they’re about to go through military training. I left behind what I call the...
To The Fathers Raising Daughters
There’s a unique and powerful role that fathers (or father figures) play in a daughter’s life—one that leaves a lasting imprint on how she sees herself and how she moves through the world. A father is often the first man a girl will ever love, and his presence (or...
The Real Way To Know If You’re Beautiful
Not long ago, I came across something heartbreaking—teen girls posting videos on YouTube asking strangers, “Am I beautiful?” As you can imagine, the comment sections were brutal. Cruelty, judgment, and shame on full display. It’s the kind of thing that sticks with...
My Kids Values are Different Than Mine – Should I Disown Them?
My husband and I were foolish enough to honor and celebrate our children’s ideas, curiosity, and varying opinions. It seemed like a great idea when they were young and their decisions didn’t really change much in the world. It did, however, make them confident in...