What Could Go Right?

Our son asked, "Dad, how did you feel when you first moved out of the house?" This episode is for you if you have kids on the cusp of independence, about to move out, or recently moved out. We'll share our optimistic approach and the best questions to spark positive conversations and active preparation for adulting. Try this at home. What could go right? Thanks for listening to us. We'd love to li...

People ask, How did you live on a sailboat for a year with five kids and not drive each other crazy? We intentionally prepared our family relationships to thrive in challenging conditions. You don't have to go to extremes to strengthen your family connections but it doesn't happen by accident. In this episode you'll hear four specific things we do to connect with our kids. Don't worry. They are al...

Did you know that your friendships can have a double return? In this episode, we discuss how we have prioritized friendship as adults. It's never too late to start making friends. We share the benefits that ripple out from our friendships to our kids and, likely, our future grandchildren. Thanks for listening to us. We'd love to   listen to you. FREE Discovery Call   Schedule to DIS...

Do you believe "perfect" families exist? What about those families you see on the cover of magazines?  Our family was on the cover of a magazine and we're here to debunk the notion of the perfect family. Stop comparing yourself to a myth. Put your imagination to better use. Envision a better future for real you and your real family. Thanks for listening to us. We'd love to   listen to yo...

How can you strengthen your relationship with your adult children when they make poor choices? It’s hard to see your kids make bad decisions. We share real stories from the parenting trenches and talk about:  How to see the best in our kids when they are at their worst. Why bad behavior is sometimes a good sign. And how love, humility and respectful communication helps parents build trust wit...

Has your teen or adult kid ever rolled their eyes at the gap between what you say and what you do? Truth telling is one of their super powers. Initially, it can feel annoying. Our teenaged daughter said, "I hear you talk about this [insert big idea] all the time but do you really have the guts to do it?" Listen for how to reframe annoyance as inspiration, increase your credibility score,...

Every parent wants to know, "How can I get my grown kids to listen to my advice?" If only your kids would listen to you, their lives would be so much easier, right? In this episode, you'll learn one rule and six parts to effectively share advice. Get sample scripts you can use to improve your communication today. What could go right in your kids’ lives and yours? Links: Thanks for l...

Most of us usually ask "What could go wrong?" We almost never ask "What could go right?" Yet it takes both questions to form a complete picture for any situation in your life. This question was the tipping point for us moving onto a sailboat with our 5 children for a year. That experience cascaded into a life of adventure and world travel we never thought possible. Most importantly, leaning into t...