Posts by: Katie Kennedy

What to Say to a Teen Who Wants to Be the Popular Kid

November 1, 2022 11:27 am Published by Leave your thoughts

I never told my mom that I wanted to be popular, but I’m sure my actions spoke louder than words. I remember being 14 and crying as I threw out my favorite red t-shirt. Why would I do such a thing? Because a popular kid had commented that the shirt made me look like a...


5 Ways Real Men Treat Their Wives

November 1, 2022 11:21 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Early in my NFL career, I had the honor of playing with Jon Kitna, Josh McCown, and Mike Furrey. All of them were warriors on the field, as competitive as they come. Dirt, sweat, blood, and determination filled our practices, which is normal in the National Football League. However, there was one thing uniquely different...


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7 Ways to Say No With Grace

October 3, 2022 11:22 am Published by Leave your thoughts

When my children were toddlers, I had no problem saying the word “no.” I had a million reasons and ways to say no. I felt like it was the only word in my vocabulary for a few years. But somewhere along the line, I forgot how to say no to other people. I think many...


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How to Encourage Kids to Try New Things

October 3, 2022 11:16 am Published by Leave your thoughts

I was fortunate enough to grow up with a dad who encouraged us to broaden our horizons, to dream, and to try new things. As a young person, trying new things helped me grow. So I’ve tried doing the same thing with our kids. Some kids are really adventurous and will try anything—you may have...


10 Ways to Make Your Child Feel Secure

September 1, 2022 12:30 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Recently I took my kids to a theme park. Thinking my six-year-old daughter was ready for roller coasters, I brought her on one with me. She wasn’t ready. From the moment we clicked our seat belts, she was terrified. So I threw my arms around her and told her I had her. I kept repeating...


5 Ways to Mentally Prepare For After-School Pickup

September 1, 2022 12:25 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

As a teacher, I often get assigned after-school car line duty. One day, at a school where I used to work, I asked a parent to drive forward. She put her window down and screamed, “What do you think I’m doing?” I get it. Parents are stressed after a long day. They’re tired and ready...