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How to Be a Courageous Dad
Tony Dungy and I first met in 1997, a year after he became head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Since that time, he and I have worked side by side helping men to be the best fathers they can be through our All Pro Dad program. Recently, Tony and I were sitting in …
10 Ways to Help Kids Deal with the Loss of a Family Member or Friend
Experiencing loss is a part of life. Losing someone is a challenge no matter what age you are. Imagine how much harder it is for children who have never experienced what it is like to be separated from someone they love. Here is a list of things to keep in mind when talking with …
12 Truths About Parenting
Today I’d like to share with you about parenting. It is not an easy task, but it is a rewarding one. Here are 12 truths that I hope will be helpful for you. 1. Parenting is “heart work.” It’s not just about outward obedience, it’s about the inward attitude of your child. 2. Parenting …
5 Reasons Your Child Should Work
In today’s Family Minute radio program, I talked the importance of our children doing some manual labor either inside or outside of the home. Here are 5 reasons your child should work. 1. We were all created to work and work is good. 2. Work is necessary for a productive life. 3. Work teaches …
You Caught Your Teenager Drinking, Now What?
You thought you were on top of things as a parent. You talked to your teen many times about drinking. Then you find out they’ve been drinking. What do you do? Here are 5 steps to take. 1. Don’t react in anger. With as few words as possible, let them know that you know …
Parent or Buddy Quiz
What parent doesn’t long for an amazing parent/child relationship? We imagine that our kids will always want to share everything with us, just like they did when they were little. To that end, it’s tempting to want to be your teenager’s buddy. But the parent who is more of a buddy actually robs their …
Lie 5: Every Child Should Go to College
This week we’ll wrap up our five-part series on the lies that parents tell their children as highlighted in author Tim Elmore’s book Generation iY. I hope these have been helpful for you. All five lies are listed here if you’d like to review. Lie #5. “Every Child Should Go to College.” I believe …