Growing up, my father would always say, “A man should be the priest, prophet, provider, and protector of his home.” As I’ve gotten older and watched my own family grow, I’ve come to understand just how powerful those words really were. My dad wasn’t perfect,......
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There are moments in life that forever change the way we see what truly matters. I remember one rainy Sunday when my father told my mother he wasn’t feeling well. None of us realized he was having a heart attack. He was only in his......
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May is a month that asks us to do two powerful things at once: celebrate and reflect. It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s also a time when we honor mothers, women who often carry the emotional weight of families, communities, and generations, sometimes silently.......
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A new year doesn’t ask where you’ve been.It asks who you’re willing to become. If you’re reading this, you made it through a year that required more strength than anyone may ever know. Some days felt heavy. Some nights felt long. Some moments asked more......
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Encouragement for Families in Uncertain Times Right now, it feels like the ground is shifting beneath our feet. The government is shut down, jobs are being lost, prices are rising, and families everywhere are wondering how to keep going. Many are struggling to put food......
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One month ago today, we lost someone very special to the Pulaski County CASA family — Sarah Groom. Sarah spent years in foster care before being adopted shortly before she turned 18. Although not old enough to be a Court Appointed Special Advocate, she found......
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Parenting a teenager often takes patient, deliberate work. Here are 8 dos and don’ts when you’re parenting a teenager who’s having a hard time. 1. Do hear them out before trying to solve the problem. When men see a problem, we often kick into problem-solving......
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In the grand scheme, breaking promises to our kids seems pretty inconsequential. After all, the promises are usually not matters of life or death—a hasty assurance that we’ll stop for ice cream after school, a vow that since I’m too tired to read tonight, tomorrow......
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Most parents are great at praising and encouraging their children from the first moments of their lives. We celebrate every little thing our children do. They wave bye-bye, we gush. They say their first word, and we call our family and friends to share the......
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June is a time for sunshine, summer beginnings—and celebrating the remarkable men we call Dad. Father’s Day gives us a moment to pause and honor the strength, sacrifice, love, and leadership that fathers bring into our lives. Whether it’s through quiet wisdom, tough decisions, or......
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April is Child Abuse Awareness Month—a time to shine a light on an issue that affects millions of children around the world. It is a call to action, a reminder that every child deserves to grow up in an environment filled with love, safety, and......
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I think every parent feels this struggle to some degree. As kids grow up, they are exposed all the time to things that could steal their innocence. While we need to ensure they have the skills they need to face the world, we need to......
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Teenage rebellion is nothing new. Rebellious children have been around since the first children inhabited the earth. Remember Cain and Abel? So, what should you do about it? Run from the battle? Raise the white flag and surrender in defeat? Go to war with guns......
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There are times when, despite our best efforts, teenagers shut us out. We’ll ask what’s going on, and they either shun us or give one-word answers. No matter why they’ve stopped talking to you, it’s important to do whatever you can to maintain this relationship.......
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Our world is so fast-paced that it’s easy to bypass good manners – manners we really do think are important to teach our kids – for the sake of efficiency. Here are 5 examples of good manners that are worth being intentional about, even in......
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