The 10 Pillars of Empowered Parenting offer an evidence-based parenting framework designed to support parents during high-stress seasons.

January arrives loud with promises to “do better,” “fix more,” and “try harder.” For parents of teens and young adults, especially when substance use, mental health, or behavioral challenges are present, that pressure is exhausting. Here’s the truth: Your child doesn’t need a new version of you. They need a regulated one. That’s where daily intentions and reflections come in. This is not about controlling outcomes. It’s about anchoring yourself, so your nervous system isn’t pulled under every...

Equanimity Parent Coaching and KatKits.org are partnering this December to share a unified message: Presence is Prevention . The Emotional Complexity of the Holidays The holidays carry a symbolic weight that is both beautiful and emotionally complex. For many families navigating a teen or young adult’s substance use, mental health struggles, or unpredictable recovery journeys, this season can bring added stress, fear, and emotional intensity. The very time of year when we’re “supposed” to...