If you're looking for real talk about midlife shifts, this honest conversation is for you. This courageous couple will help you explore common pitfalls and pivots in a hopeful way. Their kids were moving out. York watched from the grind of his job as his wife, Jayne, had more bandwidth for new ventures. They didn't have as much in common as they did when the kids were small. Their dreams were shifting. How could they create something to give them common ground to dig in and work together?

Do you have kids getting engaged? Or maybe you have kids who will one day get engaged. This season often takes on mythic proportions in their memories. This episode will help you ask good questions and be mindful as you participate in their origin story. We explore family culture, integrating a new person into your family culture, and figuring out how to participate in their family culture. Let's dive in.

Our son asked, "Dad, how did you feel when you first moved out of the house?" This episode is for you if you have kids on the cusp of independence, about to move out, or recently moved out. We'll share our optimistic approach and the best questions to spark positive conversations and active preparation for adulting. Try this at home. What could go right? Thanks for listening to us. We'd love to listen to you.

People ask, How did you live on a sailboat for a year with five kids and not drive each other crazy? We intentionally prepared our family relationships to thrive in challenging conditions. You don't have to go to extremes to strengthen your family connections but it doesn't happen by accident. In this episode you'll hear four specific things we do to connect with our kids. Don't worry. They are all free, easy, and can work with any age group.

Did you know that your friendships can have a double return? In this episode, we discuss how we have prioritized friendship as adults. It's never too late to start making friends. We share the benefits that ripple out from our friendships to our kids and, likely, our future grandchildren.

Do you believe "perfect" families exist? What about those families you see on the cover of magazines?  Our family was on the cover of a magazine and we're here to debunk the notion of the perfect family. Stop comparing yourself to a myth. Put your imagination to better use. Envision a better future for real you and your real family.

How can you strengthen your relationship with your adult children when they make poor choices? It’s hard to see your kids make bad decisions. We share real stories from the parenting trenches and talk about:  How to see the best in our kids when they are at their worst. Why bad behavior is sometimes a good sign. And how love, humility and respectful communication helps parents build trust with adult kids in all kinds of circumstances.

Every parent wants to know, "How can I get my grown kids to listen to my advice?" If only your kids would listen to you, their lives would be so much easier, right? In this episode, you'll learn one rule and six parts to effectively share advice. Get sample scripts you can use to improve your communication today. What could go right in your kids’ lives and yours? Links: Coaching Book - Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention for a Year on a Sailboat Book: Knock: The Spiritual Journey of a Door to Door Salesman