One of the most potent ways to build trust and forge a strong connection with our kids is by asking the right questions and truly listening to their responses.

Just last week, I was sharing a coffee with my 22-year-old daughter who was home for a visit. I asked if I could discuss some thoughts with her, never anticipating her response. Her question was simple, yet it carried an extraordinary impact, instantly infusing respect, and thoughtfulness.

In this blog, I share the question she asked that holds the potential to revolutionize the way parents connect with their kids.

Parents undoubtedly wield immense power in shaping their children's lives, a power that carries profound responsibility.

While I may not have all the answers, I’d like to provide an awareness that hopefully will serve as a compass for those navigating their children's childhoods, those preparing for their children’s transition into their emerging adulthood, or those already basking in the presence of their independent adult children.

In this blog post I will talk about the one thing you can do to nurture growth in your child’s life.

Parenting… Talk about a never-ending character-building experience. No matter how much we prepare, or think “I’ve got this”, we are humbled, and will inevitably eat crow again, and again. Look, mistakes happen. But what if I told you that these stumbles and failures are some of the greatest ways to teach your kids? Yes, you read that right! In this blog post, I’ll briefly touch on why embracing our missteps, and mistakes is a powerful tool for raising resilient, wise, and compassionate kids who will become healthy, kind, and self-competent adults.