I use the word “parenting” to encompass all types of caregiving roles, including biological, adopted, and foster children, kinship care, and blended/bonus families. If you are parenting Gen Z or Gen Alpha kids, chances are, I get it. Parenting is beautiful and difficult; just as each adult we meet is unique, each child comes with an individual personality and set of strengths and needs. Most parents have questions about their parenting, but aren’t sure how or where to talk about it. Talking about parenting can make parents feel vulnerable, embarrassed, ashamed, and other difficult feelings. Many families are navigating relational stresses, financial concerns, addiction, political division, estrangement, divorce, and coparenting. Kids are growing up in a world that feels unpredictable and scary, and parents of younger children have the added stress of teaching them how to navigate the online world, social media, and AI. Most parents are doing the best that they know how to do, and every parent still makes mistakes and has regrets, successes, and questions along the way. I am here to listen, without judgment or criticism, and to provide insight and support, as you figure out what works for your family.
