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This week, ask your kid

When was the last time someone in our family chose kindness? Let's celebrate it out loud.

From Sibling Frustration: The Hardest Place to Practice Your Faith. Press play on the way to school.

For the Glovebox

Two things worth printing.

Paper on purpose. The car is the one place the phones stay down.

12 Car Conversation Cards

One question per ride, from “what made you laugh today?” to “what would you ask Jesus at a red light?” Drop your email and print them now.

The 30 Rides with Jesus tracker

A punch card for the visor. Your kid colors one circle per episode, and at 30 rides they’ve built a real habit (and earned a shout-out on the show).

The Road Trip game menu screenOur First GameRoad Trip: screen time you can feel good about.A family driving game from the same carpool. No ads, no tracking, no in-app purchases. $1.99 once and it's yours.

From Justin in the Drivers Seat

Carpool Unpacked

2 days ago4 min read

Why Bored Kids Might Be Healthier Than Busy Kids

Every time your kid says they're bored, you feel the pressure to fix it. Here is the case for doing nothing, and why a little empty space might be exactly what your child's mind and heart need this summer.

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3 days ago4 min read

How to Stop Passing Your Anxiety to Your Kids

Nervous about the school year? Your kid can tell. Here is how to handle your own worry out loud so your child learns what to do with theirs.

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5 days ago4 min read

The Gratitude Reset for the Kid Stuck on a Bad Day

Some days your kid decides early that everything is terrible, and nothing you say budges them. Here is the small, repeatable move that turns the mood around without a lecture, and why it actually shapes a heart.

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9 days ago4 min read

When Your Kid Wants to Quit

Two weeks in, the swim team is boring, the lessons are too hard, and your kid wants out. Here is how to tell when to let them stop and when to help them push through, and the line that keeps it from being a fight.

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11 days ago4 min read

Why Week Two of School Is Harder Than Day One

Day one went great, then week two fell apart. Here is why the school dip hits after the excitement wears off and how to help your kid through it.

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12 days ago4 min read

Raising the Kid Who Speaks Up When Everyone Else Stays Quiet

Most kids will watch someone get picked on this summer and freeze, not because they are unkind, but because speaking up feels terrifying. Here is how to raise the child brave enough to say something.

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Carpool Unpacked

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