Your Son Is Going Through A Rite of Passage, and You Are, Too
During a recent Rite of Passage follow-up call with the participants and their parents, one of the dads shared that he had found inspiration in his son’s rite of passage nature solo and decided to create something similar for himself. He went out in the desert for a few nights for his own solo time to convene with the elements of the wild and to have space for himself to think, reflect, and be.
A Big, Beautiful Burst of Light: My First Year Leading Rites of Passage
It was the heart of night, pitch black and quiet except for the crackle of the fire in front of me. I sat somewhat slouched in my camping chair, hugged from behind by the thick darkness of the pine forest, fighting sleepiness as I watched the coals breathe in rhythm with the flames. All of a sudden…
3 Tips for Keeping Your Teenage Son Engaged this Spring Season
Over the last three weeks leading up to Spring break, I’ve chatted with multiple parents about their high schoolers and middle school sons getting into fights, being suspended, acting up in class and at home, and feeling internally emotionally and mental stirred up. It’s a lot! This time of year can feel like a cooker for teens and parents alike…