Most of us want our kids to know: “You can always come to me.” The tricky part is what happens when they actually do. That’s what we’ll work through in Vana Lab’s next parent webinar, Keeping the Door Open: Staying Connected as Your Teen Gets Older. Oct 20 | 7:30–8:00 pm ET

Timely reminder to give whatever you’re doing your full #attention buff.ly/sG1in3a

Here are two critical components to get better at anything - use it at home or at work. youtube.com/shorts/681HuKWjG…

Thought this episode had something for everyone - Rethinking your career identity with #Oscar winner @KeHuyQuan #writeyourstory Adam Grant @ascendleadership

Too true “The first step of any meaningful pursuit is to severely underestimate its difficulty.” - Sara Hooker, Computer Scientist

Eight years ago I could barely run a mile. Last month I finished a full Ironman. The race isn't the interesting part. Nine things I learned lessons about about doing anything that takes longer than your motivation lasts: buff.ly/AMONeES @Ironmantri @vana_lab

Sometimes we put too much pressure on ourselves to figure out our life’s work - try following your interest and go from there #passion #lifeswork

Parents: Here’s one way to explain to your teen why grades actually matter—while keeping a straight face (because we know it doesn't matter all too much in the real world). buff.ly/ABV29z8 @vanalab #parentingteens #dontlietoyourkids #education #gradesdomatter

New EP article - Lessons Learned Going From One Mile to an Ironman - eepurl.com/xGOp75qUkx

For the second half of the year, which comfort zone will you step out of? "Plenty of growth can be found in removing your vices, but the real leaps are unlocked when you stop clinging to your comforts." - @JamesClear

Reading feels outdated these days. We can learn from YouTube, podcasts, AI, audiobooks, etc. But for students, reading is still one of the most important skills to build. Here's why and how you can help your child read more: buff.ly/ILY4aWx

“You don’t have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them.” —Ray Bradbury

Being reliable is under-rated - sounds easy, but such a difference maker "Talent is a gift. Reliability is a choice. But every family, team, and organization needs reliability just as much as they need talent.” - James Clear @vanalab

One question I keep coming back to as a parent and coach: When should we encourage kids to stick with something… and when should we let them move on? Here's a short video on this idea: buff.ly/RGhK5Z9 What’s something you’re glad you stuck with?

Helpful way to think about trusting others “Trusting another person to behave as we think they should behave will surely disappoint us. Trusting that another person’s true nature, even when it is hard to see, is the same as ours will bring us joy and peace.” - William Martin

Even positive labels can become boxes. “The smart one.” “The athlete.” “The high achiever.” They sound encouraging, but they can make kids protect an identity instead of exploring who they’re becoming. What label do you carry? buff.ly/n6mDuAu

Most teens don’t lack intention. They lack follow-through. And that difference matters. Confidence isn’t built by what we plan to do — it’s built by what we actually do. This short video breaks it down: buff.ly/ib5AYIo #ParentingTeens #EmotionalIntelligence

One of the most important life skills teens aren’t taught: How to buy their own freedom. Not someday — but starting now. It begins with a simple shift in how they think about spending. Short video here: buff.ly/TFTfo5g #FinancialLiteracy #LifeSkills #ParentingTeens

Tomorrow (5/5, 7:30pm ET)- free parent webinar on: Setting Boundaries Around Screen Time, Smartphones, and Social Media You’ll leave with a practical skill that hopefully reduces your daily battles. Register at buff.ly/ur77N30 or by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

Focus on the #standards you set for yourself - the outcomes are a by-product of your #effort and #luck "Champions behave like #champions before they're champions; they have a winning standard of performance before they are winners." - @BillWalsh, American Football Coach