What Now? Moving Forward After the Election

The election’s over. The results are in. While many of us are feeling pretty low, others are celebrating. No matter how you’re feeling right now, it’s real. But here’s the thing: this moment doesn’t define us. Life keeps moving, and so do we.

We’ve been here before, haven’t we? Ups and downs. Wins and losses. But through it all, there’s one thing that stays true: we have the power to shape what happens next. And for our kids, that’s the most important lesson we can teach them right now.

Don’t Let the News Define You—Define Yourself

We know it’s easy to get stuck in the cycle of doomscrolling, watching the same political stories play out over and over again. But you’ve got to turn off the TV sometimes. The world’s bigger than those headlines. Take a moment to breathe, to step outside, to connect with your people. Show your kids that while politics might change the game, how we choose to play it is up to us.

Lead With Love, Even When It’s Hard

There’s a lot of division right now. A lot of noise. But the truth is, the most powerful thing we can do in the face of conflict is to lead with love. You can be frustrated and still show up with kindness. You can disagree, but still listen. Set that example for our kids. They’re watching how we handle disappointment, how we treat people who don’t see the world the same way we do. Show them the power of respect, even when it’s tough.

Stand Tall, Even When You Feel Small

Election outcomes can leave us feeling helpless, like we don’t have any control. But that’s a lie. The small actions we take every day matter—how we show up in our communities, how we treat our neighbors, how we keep pushing forward for what we believe in. Teach your kids resilience, teach them that the fight isn’t over after one election. The fight is every single day.

Protect Your Peace—For You and Your Family

It’s okay to feel all kinds of emotions right now. But it’s also okay to take a break. Protect your peace. Our kids learn from us, not just by what we say, but by what we do. When we show them that it’s okay to step back, take a breather, and recalibrate, we teach them balance. If you need to unplug, do it. If you need to talk it out with a friend, do that too. Self-care isn’t selfish, it’s necessary.

Keep the Vision for the Future Alive

No matter where you stand, one thing is clear: the future is in our hands. It’s not just about who’s in office; what are we doing next? Whether it’s volunteering, helping your neighbor, or simply talking to your kids about the importance of empathy and action, every step counts. Teach them that they don’t have to wait for the world to change. They have the power to be the change, right now, in their own lives.

Set the Tone for the Next Generation

Our kids are looking to us to understand how to handle this moment. They’re absorbing everything—the frustration, the hope, the wins, the losses. But they’re also watching how we move forward. How we stand up after a fall. How we keep pushing, even when the path ahead isn’t clear. That’s the kind of resilience we need to pass on. I

So, what now? We keep going. We keep teaching our kids how to be strong, how to love, how to fight for what’s right. And we do it together, because no matter what’s happening out there, in here, we’re all in this together.

Let’s continue to build a community, we can't do this on our own.