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

Parents set priorities

Set Priorities to Take Back Your Family Time

Even though the amount of time we have each day never changes, we can set priorities to take back our time based on our values.
7 Tips for Working from Home with Kids

7 Tips for Working from Home with Kids

Working from home with kids is definitely different than what you’re used to, but these seven tips from an experienced homeschooler of four will help.
Get Your Teen to Clean without the Fight

Get Your Teen to Clean without the Fight

If having a clean room is high on YOUR priority list, but not your teen’s, start to reconcile with your child by dropping the power struggle. “Clean your room or you’re grounded” is not a constructive solution.
How to Talk to Teenagers: 4 Tips to Ease Difficult Conversations

How to Talk to Teenagers: 4 Tips to Ease Difficult Conversations

Parents can learn how to talk to teenagers in a more open and comfortable way by following these 4 important tips.
Can You Say “Happy Memorial Day”? No. Here’s Why.

Can You Say “Happy Memorial Day”? No. Here’s Why.

Can you say “Happy Memorial Day”? No. Here’s Why.