Posted on: May 30, 2012

What are Your Children Catching from You?

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  One night after my daughters were arguing, I asked one of them, “Emily, why can’t you and your sister just be nice to each other?” Her response? “Dad, haven’t you ever noticed that when you and Mom get along, we all get along?” Ouch! That hurts; but she’s right. When my wife and I …

Posted on: May 24, 2012

W-A-I-T

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  Wait…one of my least favorite four letter words (other than the obvious ones).  I am not a patient person and I don’t like the unknown.  I want to know how every project will end, how every movie will end and how every story will end.  Will it be a good ending? Will everyone live …

Posted on: May 21, 2012

Your Busy Schedule + Your Child’s Busy Schedule = ?

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  A typical day for parents can be hectic: 6:00 a.m.— get the kids up 6:15 a.m.— try again to get the kids up 6:30 a.m.— breakfast, get the kids dressed 7:00 a.m.— take the kids to school 7:05 a.m.— go back home to get the homework they forgot, back to school, off to work …

Posted on: May 15, 2012

Does Your Child Have an Exit Strategy?

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  Carl McCunn was a wildlife photographer from Texas.  He decided to go to Alaska for an extensive photo shoot.  He hired a bush pilot to take him into the remote Alaskan wilderness. With 500 rolls of film, 1400 pounds of food and other provisions, two rifles, and a shotgun he was very prepared. He …

Posted on: May 2, 2012

12 Questions Parents Should Ask Themselves Every Day

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  1. How much time did I spend one-on-one with my child today? 2. Was I really engaged or distracted with calls, texts, and emails when I was with my child? 3. Did I hug my child and say “I love you”? 4. Did I compliment or criticize my child? 5. Was I calm and …

Posted on: May 1, 2012

My New Book – All Pro Dad: Seven Essentials to be a Hero to Your Kids

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  Over the past few days, I hope I’ve given you a clear picture of what it looks like to peer at the peak of success as a dad and how to lead your children on a path grounded on love.  When you know the seven essentials—Makeup, Mind-set, Motive, Method, Model, Message, Master—you’ll be able …

Posted on: April 30, 2012

Who or What Am I Living For?: Know Your Master

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  We all live our lives for who or what we think gives us ultimate happiness—our master. Everything in the All Pro Dad book about how to be an All Pro Dad hangs on one question: Who or what are you living for? Your answer will reveal your master.  As I share in this video, …