Honoring Loss and Grieving as a Parent
How do you manage the emotions of grieving as a parent in the press of our busy lives? Check out these ideas.
How do you manage the emotions of grieving as a parent in the press of our busy lives? Check out these ideas.
Posted on September 15, 2026 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Communication skills are learned through modeling and practice. How can we, in family life, help our teens learn how to more effectively communicate their thoughts, feelings, and needs with us? Check out these ideas from educator Renee Kretz.
Take time at the beginning of the school year to teach children how to manage their inevitable worries and they’ll benefit all school year long.
Check out a sneak preview of the illustrations on raising teens with courage coming out in the new book “Humanaissance” this Fall!
If you are a high school educator or administrator, check out the book tour dates for Jennifer S. Miller…book her to come to your school!
Posted on September 1, 2026 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
How do we encourage our teens to lean into the discomfort required of all the new beginnings in the back to school season?
Posted on August 27, 2026 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Check out our tips for becoming intentional about the back to school transition over the first six weeks of school in family life.
Posted on August 20, 2026 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
How can you coach yourself and your child or teen this back to school season to bring an open mind and open heart?
Posted on August 13, 2026 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
At Confident Parents, Confident Kids…We believe: Thank you to the educators, psychologists and #SEL experts who have already shared ideas for writing this season. Since tornados struck the midwest (and I am without power), I’m extending the deadline for one extra week. Hoping all are safe! You have one more week! Ideas are due Thursday, …
Posted on August 6, 2026 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Are you an educator or psychologist who is also parenting? We hope you’ll consider contributing to CPCK’s Fall Season!


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