"A leader is always up...even when they're down"... That's what someone told me years ago when I was having a bad day. I still have mixed feelings about that statement, because it could be interpreted two different ways: . Be fake and act like everything is going great. . Don't let your negativity rub off on the group. How do you interpret it? This weekend my church had a big event in North Carolina... as president of the photography team, I feel bad for missing it. But I don't want my negative energy to rub off on the team, so I've thought about "faking it" until I feel better...but I hate being fake...and I'm starting to think that being real in this time of vulnerability would be a net positive for everybody involved. I'm sure the team photographed the event beautifully, and I'm grateful for that. --- Do you think this experience relates to parenting as a form of leadership? You ever feel yourself "faking it until you make it" so your kid won't see you down? Have you considered that being vulnerable with them would show them how to be vulnerable with you? Let me know in the comments.

This is the official thread with all resources related to Mastermind Mondays. Tap here to join the call every Monday at 8pmEST Remember, this is not a lecture... it's a group discussion. A time to offer opinions, ask questions, and get smarter together. Some nights will be fun, and some nights will be serious. But the goal of every night remains the same: - Learn tough lessons from the experiences of others. - Share those lessons with the next generation. So that they don't have to make the same mistakes in order to learn the same tough lessons. There are no dumb questions and very few one-right-answers. Please comment your questions, suggestions, and opinions below. And invite others to join the conversation. RESOURCES: 1️⃣ Vocabulary (highly recommended before Monday) 2️⃣Replays (these replays will go behind a paywall soon) 3️⃣Tap here to join the Monday call

Have you ever told your child to do something “in a minute”… and somehow that minute never came? Not because they didn’t care. Not because they were being defiant. Sometimes it’s because kids don’t experience time the same way adults do. I shared a short video today about time blindness, and it explains why “later” so often turns into frustration, even when kids genuinely want to do the right thing. If this idea feels familiar, you can watch it here when you have a quiet moment: 👉 [Youtube Link] I'm curious to know: Where do time-based instructions feel hardest in your home right now?

Greetings Proactive Parents, I wanna take a minute to congratulate @Mel Holloman for reaching the Level 2 Growing Parent Badge. She just joined this community yesterday and already hitting milestones! I'm looking forward to reading more testimonies about her continued growth and commitment as a proactive parent. Mel, you now have access to more tools and resources in the Skool Classroom, including the Raising Ready Kids Course & The Parent Town Hall Replays. Access your resources in the Classroom or tap this link: [Level 2 Resources] Remember, you can't protect kids from everything, but you can prepare them for anything. That's the foundation of Proactive Parenting.

Welcome to the Proactive Parent Community. We’re glad you’re here. This is a space for parents who want less stress, more connection, and a clearer path forward - without repeating the same generational mistakes they grew up with. You don’t have to be perfect to belong here. You only have to be honest. Take a minute to introduce yourself when you’re ready. It doesn’t have to be long. Just real. Here are a few prompts to make it easy: • What’s your name and where are you from? • What stage of parenting are you in (toddlers, elementary, or preparing for the future)? • What made you decide to join this community? • What’s one parenting challenge you’d love support with right now? Optional Icebreaker If your child was in charge of dinner every night, what would you be eating on repeat? Share as much or as little as you want. This is the easiest way to break the ice, feel seen, and connect with parents who get it. How to get the most out of this post: The more you participate, the more connection you’ll feel. And yes, this is one of those places where you earn participation points and unlock rewards. After you introduce yourself, you can explore: 👉 Our Calendar - join the next live session 👉 The Classroom - lessons, resources, and replays We’re excited to learn your story and walk this journey with you. Welcome home.