by Cristin Parker | Jun 5, 2021 | Family
To All the Graduates & Parents of Graduates…. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! The feeling of graduating from high school is exhilarating, but if you are like me, you might have some trepidation about what college will be like. For me, I was going 10 hours away leaving...
by Cristin Parker | May 18, 2021 | Family, Parenting
Hello Moms! I have a confession to make. I love Mother’s Day! I have another confession. It’s because I plan the day. It’s not that my family isn’t willing to do celebrate me and make me feel special, but I’ve learned over the years, they...
by Cristin Parker | Mar 29, 2019 | Family, Parenting
When people read the description of what I am doing with The Family Institute the line that gets the most attention is the part of my quote that reads, “Growing up in a wonderfully dysfunctional family…” Why the consistent reaction? I believe it is because...
by Cristin Parker | Mar 24, 2019 | Family, Parenting
In our culture today, family time is priceless. The competition to have quality family time is fierce, so how can we make it count? Technology has been put into our hands so that now even the youngest dinner guests have something to play. Sports at a competitive...
by Cristin Parker | Mar 20, 2019 | Family, Parenting
The second half of parenting is a combination of learning how to connect with our adult children as well as reflecting on (and developing) the legacy we leave them. The best relationships are those that are negotiated and renegotiated, and that certainly applies to...
