Rick Stephens
Rick Stephens is a co-founder of Raising Families, a husband, father, and grandfather. With 33 years of experience as a top-level executive of The Boeing Company and having raised four children of his own, he is able to support parents and grandparents by incorporating his knowledge of business, leadership, and complex systems into the family setting. It is this unique combination of leadership and family life that allows Raising Families to help parents become more joyful and confident, as well as more proactive, intentional family leaders.
Rick currently resides in Alpine, Texas with wife and fellow Raising Families co-founder Elane V. Scott.
Posts by Rick Stephens
6 Smart Tips to Teach Kids about Honesty
As parents, we all want our kids to know what's fair and demonstrate the true meaning of honesty and integrity. But how do we teach kids about honesty in a way that they’ll embody the integrity we want them to have? We have six tips to help you do just that. Kids Know Right from Wrong from an Early AgeMost parents are surprised to learn that research shows their children know the difference between right and wrong before they reach the age of two. Do they have it all figured out by then? Certainly not. Can
Building a Strong Family Team: 3 Fundamental Techniques
Click here to learn how to create your successful family team. When you work together as a family, you have more time to have fun!
Personal Goal Setting for Kids: 3 Proven Ways to Help Kids Aim for the Stars
It's been said that if you don't care where you're going, any path will get you there. It's also been said that beautiful paths can't be found unless you get lost. Planning and getting lost are both great concepts to teach and instill in our kids. When your kids cross into their teenage years, there are a bazillion articles and countless books about personal goal setting and achieving goals. But you don’t have to wait for your kids to become teenagers to help them learn personal goal setting. What you do as a parent while your
Developmental Milestones: Are Your Kids Ready?
A common question in the minds of parents is whether their kids are ready. Are they ready for today, for school tomorrow, or taking the long view, for life? If you have an infant, there are doctor’s visits and numerous written material you can reference to make sure they are hitting the appropriate developmental milestones. If your kids are beyond the toddler years, though, how do you know if they’re hitting these developmental milestones to be ready for life? Where can you find the information? If you’re like most parents, you don’t have a ton of
5 Reasons Why Traditions Are Important for Families
Let’s be real—between school/camp/extra-curricularplay-date drop-offs, endless demands for snacks, and figuring out what’s for dinner again, family life can feel like organized chaos. That’s why traditions are important They’re like little life hacks for making memories and feeling connected without adding the need for a Pinterest-worthy plan to your to-do list. Whether it’s Taco Tuesdays, birthday morning waffles, or matching PJs on Christmas Eve, these simple rituals give kids something to look forward to—and give parents a way to step on the brakes and say, “Hey, this moment matters.” Traditions don’t have to be fancy; they
