July 26, 2010 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Dating Monkey Business

A dreaded part in every parent’s life is when their children start dating.  The questions start, and it quickly turns into an interrogation:
“Who is this girl you are going to pick up?”
“Where did you meet this boy?”
“Do you really think this will be a lasting relationship?  Let’s just save your time, and don’t go.”
The hardest …

July 22, 2010 Posted By: Mark Merrill

The Duke and His Daughter

John Wayne may have been known by his rugged masculinity in his movies, but he had a tender heart for his family in real life. In this clip, listen as “The Duke” expresses his desire and dreams for his then 8 month old daughter, Marisa.

July 21, 2010 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Overtraining in Athletics

Kids are starting sports earlier and training harder. The pressure and incentive to win and be the “best” are greater than ever. What are some of the dangers that can occur in overtraining young athletes and how can we look for signs of this unhealthy overtraining? Well, I brought in Dr. Peter Armstrong, Chief Medical …

July 20, 2010 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Greeting Your Spouse

Great attitudes can be contagious, and when someone greets you with a positive attitude it makes you feel appreciated and respected. Isn’t it sad that in our day to day routine of greeting people, we probably greet a stranger more appropriately than the ones we love the most? Let me explain…

July 19, 2010 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Love Your Family with Post-its

How many Post-its have you used in your lifetime?  Probably a ton!  Everyone loves these convenient and handy sheets of paper.  Many of us use them at our work to remind us of tasks to do, or we have them posted on the refrigerator, to remind our kids of a certain chore they need to …