April 27, 2009 Posted By: Mark Merrill

The “You Are Special” Plate

In Today’s Family Minute, we talked about using the “You Are Special” Plate to honor your children at the dinner table. Let’s  take a trip down memory lane as I relive my “You Are Special” Plate days.

April 22, 2009 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Are You a Good Listener?

Mark discusses listening and gives 4 tips on how to be an effective listener. Check it out! Be A Good Listener from Family First on Vimeo.

April 8, 2009 Posted By: MarkMerrill

Not Quality Time… Try Quantity Time.

People always say “time is money.”  I say “time is love.”  As today’s Play of the Day noted, it’s spending one-on-one time with our children, not money, that demonstrates love.  Spend more time with them.  We want to believe the myth that all we need is quality time with our kids.  But, our kids need …

April 7, 2009 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Are You a Thermostat or a Thermometer?

  Do you set the temperature in your home, or do you conform to it? Check out what Mark has to say! Thermostat vs. Thermometer from Family First on Vimeo.