I believe we are all born with that empty star in our hearts, waiting for someone to love us as the unique and incredible person we are. We seek love and connection, yet sometimes we find neither in the people around us.

Life has given each of us a combination of adversity and blessings, and each has colored who we are and how we deal with the emotional shadows that enter our lives.

Our goal to empower families with positive parenting skills that reduce family stress and increase family success

Are we so worried about getting "there" that we miss "here"? One minute we are dropping our children off at kindergarten, and then in a flash, we are waving goodbye as they leave for college

My children were not born with an instruction manual. Where do you turn for parenting advice?

A value driven life is not always easy or convenient. When we say “yes” to some things, it requires saying “no” to other things. Recently, I was sitting in my first choice, early bird seat on a Southwest Airlines flight. I had paid extra to board early in group A, to f...

What does the Baby Jesus have in common with today’s child?  He did not have a car seat, a baby monitor or a fuzzy red suit that said “Baby’s First Christmas”, yet he shared the needs of all children for warmth, attention and love. His first sights and sounds were the...

Parents' Academy welcomes you to our new website: a place to find resources and build connections on your journey to raising healthy, amazing children! No job will ever be as rewarding, (or as challenging) as parenting and you have come to the right place for encourage...