When our kids were little, we loved them and they could do nothing for us. Their only job was to be themselves. As they grew, we watched their unique personality unfold and watched them evolve into who they are now. Here is my question: What do you like about them now? I would love to hear what stands out to you now.

I want to ask you a question: What is the most important to you regarding your relationship with your adult children? I would love to know so please share it here in the community. Thanks!

I am sitting on my couch, listening to John Tesh on the piano, in front of a fire. I live alone so I have the luxury of being able to be still more frequently than most. The question for me and for all of us is this: Do we prioritize stillness in our lives? My experience in working with people my entire life is that stillness is scary for most of us. When our children lived at home, it was hard to find time to not be constantly busy so many of us got out of the habit of taking time to simply "be". Have you forgotten how to "be" yourself? Be present in the moment? Be grateful? Let me encourage to you make "being" a priority. It will deepen your reserves, help you "pause" more effectively, and find a greater sense of who you are. You can do this!

Hello Friends, As we begin our journey together, I thought it might be helpful if I take a few minutes to share some thoughts as well as set the stage for our time together. First and foremost, I want you to know how much I respect you for stepping into this moment. I always believed that anyone who walked through the door of my therapy office was courageous and open. While this is not therapy, I believe it took courage for you to join this group. You are going to have the opportunity to learn a lot about yourself and your children in a whole new way and sometimes, that can feel scary. You are on the right path - you've got this! Second, this will be a safe group with no judgment. Each person has a unique journey and it will be honored. I will ask that each person stay focused on what they are working on so each parent can learn and grow in their own way. Next, I want you to hear this: You are enough! There is no such thing as a perfect parent and as you know, parenting is not easy, especially now. I want you to pay attention to the voice in your head if you start to beat yourself up. Do not listen to it if throws up all your past mistakes, choices, and conversations with your kids. Most people do not understand that voice is an automatic response of your brain but it doesn't mean it is always accurate or true. I am not saying we aren't to learn from our past issues but there is a healthy and an unhealthy way to do that, which will be discussed in the modules as well as our time together. Last, let me encourage you to finish Module 1 and print out the journal. The first one is an overview of the P.A.R.E.N.T. Method so you can familiarize yourself with the heart of what you will be learning. Each week I will address core principles that will support your relationship with your child as well as how you can prioritize your own well-being. Remember, you've got this! Catherine

Hi Friends, Some of you have asked how do I get started. So let me make this easy. Go to the table at the top of this page that says Classroom and open it. You will find the modules listed. Under each module you will see them broken out into three parts, except for the first one, which has two. When you scroll all the way down, you will see the Journal, which I want you to print off so you take notes as you walk through the material. Even if you are not a someone who likes to journal, I would really encourage you to do it for this process. It helps you remember what you are learning more easily and allows you to see patterns in your relationships more quickly. Let me know if you have any questions. You've got this!