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"Proud" Parenting Moment: Learn from the Master
I was outside today working on the car when my wife drove up returning from running errands. She got out and disbelievingly asked me, "Did you really say that?!" "Say what?" She then showed me my 16-year-old daughter's tweet:
My Daily Pre-Thanksgiving Gratitude List (updated daily)
A month of daily giving thanks....
Parenting Tip: "Children Will Listen" sung by Mandy Patinkin
Careful the things you say
Children will listen
Careful the things you do
Children will see and learn
Children may not obey,
but children will listen
Parenting Finesse Tip 9: Tell Less. Explore More
There is much that our children need to be taught of right and wrong. That is certainly important. In addition, what is even more important is that they be taught not only how to think, but how to know themselves enough to learn to know their own authentic truth. This they must learn to do on their own. They do need guidance, but guide. Don't take over…
Dads, Do Your Kids Know?
Dads, do your kids KNOW that you love them? AS fathers, are uniquely poised to be that one to provide our children with the love and protection that only we can provide and that they so desperately crave and deserve…
Teaching Kids to "Fail" Gloriously!
Last night for our Family Night I taught an activity on making mistakes, failing, and never giving up as the path to succeeding in life. Here's all the stuff you need so you can do the same with your family….
18 FAQs Creating GREAT Relationships
The following questions have been collected from pre-questionnaires I submit to church groups before I speak to them. Many of the questions are universal and of interest to many so I thought I'd share them here with you.
Parenting: Avoiding Power Struggles, Part I
One parent recently contacted me seeking help for a common parenting problem: Power struggles. She stated that her child thinks she’s the boss, is defiant, does the opposite of what’s asked, and ignores her. Sound familiar? She lamented, as many of us have, “We’ve tried everything” and admitted that they end up resorting to yelling even though they know that’s not helpful.