Stories from the Journey..

Stories from the Journey..

When Parenting Changes You: Letting Go of Over-Functioning and Learning Healthier Love

March 29, 2026

There comes a time in parenting through the hard when things start to settle…and you realize something in you hasn’t…

How to Stay Calm When Your Teen or Adult Child Is Struggling

March 19, 2026

I’m guessing that if you’re parenting a teen or adult child who is struggling, you have probably sensed just how…

Parenting Through the Uncertain Middle

March 9, 2026

Dear Friend, There are seasons of parenting that don’t arrive with a crisis or a clear turning point. They come…

Staying Present While Parenting Through Addiction

February 12, 2026

There are parenting seasons that feel loud and obvious. And then there are seasons that unfold quietly but change everything.…

The Quiet Work of Staying: How I’m Learning to Parent Through What I Can’t Fix

February 3, 2026

Some things are simply too big for us to fix. I wish that weren’t true, especially when it comes to…

Beginning the Year Gently, Even When Nothing Has Changed

January 8, 2026

There’s something about the start of a new year that quietly stirs expectation, especially for parents trying to begin gently…

Holidays in the Hard: When Christmas Feels Heavy

December 15, 2025

I remember when the holidays felt like magic…long before I knew what it meant to walk through holidays in the…

Grieving the Life You Imagined for Your Child

December 10, 2025

My Grief Is Real, But It Will Not Undo Me Parenting doesn’t come with a roadmap. We imagine who our…

The Hidden Cost of Rescuing in Parenting

November 24, 2025

🌿 Dedicated to the memory of our dear friend and donor, Cynthia Baker. Your life of kindness keeps nudging this work…