Introduction: The Identity Behind the Role of “Parent”

Every parent knows the weight of that word: parent. It’s a label we wear—but who we are underneath that label is far more powerful. In our latest podcast episode, we discussed how intention and identity pave the way not only for who we become ...

 For many parents, the day your son or daughter graduates high school feels like a milestone worth celebrating—and it is. 🎓 But what often follows is a season of uncertainty. Your young adult might be unsure about college, not ready to dive into a career, or struggling to find motivation in this nex...

Parenting a teenager can feel like an endless cycle of frustration and worry. One day your teen is confident, outgoing, and full of potential. The next, they’re glued to their phone or video games, refusing to leave their room, skipping assignments, or pulling away from family and friends.

As pa...

College is one of the most exciting, yet overwhelming, seasons of life. Between classes, friendships, jobs, and planning for the future, many young adults find themselves asking: “Who am I really, and where am I going?”

As parents, we want our kids to thrive—not just academically, but emotionally, ...

Parenting teens and young adults is one of the most rewarding—and challenging—journeys we will ever walk. So often, parents come to us with the same question: “How do I help my child when I don’t have all the answers?”

In our latest episode of the Extraordinary Purpose Podcast: Parenting Teens and ...

Parenting a teen or young adult in today’s world is no small task. Between academic pressures, social struggles, mental health challenges, and the uncertainty of what comes next, it’s easy for parents to feel like they need to show up as strong, steady, and unshakable at all times.

But here’s the t...

Every young adult wants to feel confident, motivated, and purposeful—but getting there doesn’t happen overnight. The truth is, big transformation rarely comes from one dramatic moment. Instead, it’s built through the small, intentional rituals we repeat every day.

Rituals are more than routines. Th...

As parents of teens and young adults, we all want the same thing: to see our kids grow into confident, motivated, purposeful adults. We want that so bad that many times it feels like we want it more for them than they do. And so often, we fall into the trap of lecturing, nagging, or trying to contro...

As parents, one of the hardest things to witness is our child feeling lost, stuck, or unsure of themselves. When your twenty-something drifts without direction, struggles with motivation, or feels overwhelmed by the weight of adulthood, you feel it too. You want them to thrive, to discover who they ...

 If you’ve ever tried to talk to your teen or young adult about life coaching, you probably know the feeling—walls go up, the conversation shuts down, and you’re left wondering if they’ll ever be open to the idea. You’re not alone. Many parents share the same struggle: “I know this could help my chi...

As parents, we want nothing more than to see our daughters grow into confident, kind, and resilient young women. But in today’s world of constant comparisons, pressure to fit in, and unrelenting outside voices, many girls struggle to truly like themselves—let alone become their own best friend.

The...

 Parenting a teen or young adult can sometimes feel like walking against the wind. You pour your love, wisdom, and energy into guiding them forward—yet they push back, resist, or even shut down completely. If you’ve been there, you’re not alone. Resistance is not a sign of failure. In fact, it’s a n...