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By Leyla Moses, Mom and Co-Creator of Thrive Together Parenthood goes fast, faster than we think. When you pause long enough to look at the numbers, it can stop you in your tracks. Research shows that seventy five percent of the total time parents will ever spend with their children happens before they turn twelve. Once you subtract school, sports, work, and daily logistics, families are often left with just thirty seven minutes of true connection a day. And even that time ca

By Leyla Moses, Mom and Co-Creator of Thrive Together It is not just family quarrels or jam-packed schedules. Disconnection quietly chips away at belonging, and our kids cannot afford to lose that right now. Are you the parent of a teen or tween? Let me know if this scene sounds familiar. A mother leans forward at the dinner table, eager to engage her withdrawn teenager. The teen leans back, shoulders hunched, eyes down, offering one word answers. Eventually, the mom exhales,

By Leyla Moses, Mom, Transformational Coach and Co-Creator of Thrive Together Parenthood goes fast — faster than we think. A mom and family coach reflects on how much time we really get with our kids, and how to make those few, precious minutes truly count. Remember When “No Phones at the Table” Was a Novel Idea? Nine years ago, I heard about a Chick-fil-A franchise in Georgia that offered free ice cream if families would put their phones in a “cell phone coop” during meals.