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EVERYDAY PARENTING WITH PURPOSE


7 Things Teens Need to Thrive in Work and Life
Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with the team at Spooner Physical Therapy in Scottsdale to talk about something every parent wonders: how can we better prepare our teens and young adults to step confidently into the careers and lives they want? During our conversation, they shared a story that really stopped me in my tracks. Moms are attending their young adult’s online job interviews — including students about to graduate with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degre


We Don’t Have to Wait to Protect Our Children Online
We don’t need to wait for laws to be passed, tech companies to change policies, or organizations to declare national awareness days to begin protecting our children from the very real harms of the digital age. Yes, Safer Internet Day is on my Live on Purpose printable calendar for February 10 , and I’m grateful for the awareness it brings. But as parents, we are reminded that our calling to guard our children’s hearts is daily—not seasonal. Proverbs 4:23 tells us: "Above all


Cultivating P.R.I.D.E. in Your Child This School Year & Beyond
On the door leading out to our garage, there’s a sign that’s been there for years—a simple but powerful reminder for our family. It reads: P.R.I.D.E. Personal Responsibility in Daily […]


6 Ways to Help Your Family Thrive This School Year
As parents, it’s easy to get swept up in the back-to-school rush—responding to emails, buying supplies, and just trying to keep up. But what if we paused, took a breath, […]


Why Your Family Needs a Password—Now
Have you chosen a family password yet? If not, this summer is the perfect time to sit down together and pick one. You may think that an AI voice impersonation […]


4 Ways to Prioritize Giving in Your Family
In a world that often emphasizes getting over giving, it’s important to cultivate a spirit of generosity within our homes. As parents, we have the opportunity to shape our children’s […]
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