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 […]
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.
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 […]
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…
Encouragement for Everyday
If you’ve listened to me for any period of time, you’ve probably heard me confess that I sometimes struggle with giving encouragement. When you’re a parent, it’s easy to get stuck in correction mode. We see things in our kids’ lives that need fixing, and we offer suggestions for how to be better. Certainly correction […]
A Father’s Realization
As my girls get older, I think about the day I will have to walk them down the aisle. The day that I will have to admit to myself that they are no longer my little girls and I am no longer the most important man in their lives. Here is a classic clip from […]
The Best Advice Given to Warren Buffett
What’s the best advice Warren Buffett has ever received? You might be surprised: It has nothing to do with money. In an exclusive interview with Yahoo! News and The Huffington Post, he credited his father for teaching him how to live, and explained that all parents can make a “better human being” by offering […]
Moms, Do You Ever Feel Invisible?
Sometimes being a mom can be exasperating but what most moms want is to just be recognized for their hard work. Being a mom is a true blessing, but can be exasperating at the same time. Most moms just want a little credit and recognition for their hard work. A friend of mine, Nicole Johnson, […]
“So… You’re my daughter’s date?”
There comes a time in every dad’s life when the interview has to take place. No, not a job interview, but the interview of the young man taking your daughter on her first date. How can we make sure her date understands the importance of your daughter? Also how do we prepare our daughters for […]
