Parenting and Family

Practical wisdom for raising emotionally intelligent children and cultivating a home rooted in love and purpose.

The Empty Chair: How to Reach an Adult Child Who Has Walked Away

Your adult child has walked away and you do not know how to reach them. Dr. James Borishade examines what the research says actually works and why the most powerful first move is not the one most parents try.

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Burned Out and Losing Touch

92% of working parents report burnout. Research now confirms what burned-out parents already feel: exhaustion does not just hurt you. It quietly damages your connection with your children.

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The Cycle You Did Not Mean to Pass Down

You worked hard to be different from your parents. So why do you sometimes hear their voice coming out of your mouth? Dr. James Borishade examines the science of intergenerational trauma and what it actually takes to break the cycle.

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One in Four Adults Is Estranged From a Parent

The research on family estrangement is staggering and most parents never see it coming. Dr. James Borishade examines what the data actually says about why adult children walk away and what leads to repair.

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Your Teenager Is Not Pulling Away From You

What feels like rejection from your teenager is actually development. Dr. James Borishade examines the neuroscience of adolescence and what the research says about staying connected.

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