We crave certainty and we want to know the outcome of an experience. Trusting the process isn’t about waiting for clarity to arrive. It’s about staying present and embracing the journey, even when it feels uncertain.

Parenting truly affords countless opportunities to connect and re-connect with your teen. And my hope, is that these tips will provide you with tools, knowledge, and guidance that support you in more confidently and effectively engaging with your teen.

For teens, relationships outside the home not only become reliable sources for connectedness and belonging, they’re an area for learning and growth. Within these different relationships, teens are asking, “Who am I in the context of these relationships?”

Apologizing creates space for authenticity, growth, and connection. You’re showing them that being human—messy, vulnerable, and all—is part of the beauty of being in a relationship that’s real.

Parentingis one of the most meaningful roles we’ll ever take on. Moving from surviving to thriving doesn’t happen all at once—it’s built in those small, deliberate steps we take every day

Academic pressure, skipped classes, and growing tension might leave you feeling stuck. So, what do you do when their silent struggles clash with your urge to push them forward?