Learning to be a Natural Encourager
In our family relationships one thing that seems to be missing is encouragement. I know I struggle with being an encourager. Let’s work on it together! How will you make someone’s day today?
Giving Your Teens the ‘Freedom to Fail’
It may sound strange, but if we let go a little more, we might be giving our teenagers the ability to learn and grow even more so than if we held on tight. Here’s what I mean… What’s your take on letting go a little more?
Marriage is important… in every community.
Today I’m joined by my good friend, Tony Dungy, as we discuss the importance of marriage on this great day… Black Marriage Day. Recently we asked this question on our Family Minute Facebook Page, and I would love your feedback here on my blog: What’s one way you’re keeping your marriage together?
The Blessing
Validating our children is so important. A wonderful way to do this is giving them a blessing ceremony. It’s almost like a coming of age or a right of passage celebration. Recently, a friend of mine held a blessing ceremony for his son… Here’s some more helpful information: Introduction For tens of thousands of […]
Thinking Positive… like a dog.
In today’s Family Minute we talked about dwelling on the good things in life. This is so important because like I mentioned in the Family Minute, what we think about does become our attitudes and actions. Even if we focused on the little things that are good, we’d be better off. When it comes to […]
Sowing and Reaping
In today’s Family Minute we talked about the principle of sowing and reaping. I’d like to dive into this subject just a little deeper with you here on my blog. You know, I’ve found that in my own life there are so many times when I want my children to have more respect towards my […]
Public Affirmation (Not Embarrassment)
As we discussed in the Family Minute today it is so very important to publicly claim your children. To make them feel loved and a part of your family. However, there is a fine line between publicly affirming them and embarrassing them… especially your teens! Here are some tips… I’m curious to know, what’s been […]
The Unlovable Spouse… or ‘How to hug a porcupine’
I know it may sound strange, but sometimes we just have to bite the bullet and hug the porcupine. Let me explain…
“Tech-free Times”
Technology bombards our kids these days. Especially our tweens and teens. We must set boundaries and parameters on the amount of time they spend texting, playing video games or whatever the situation is. Why don’t you try something I like to call “Tech-free Times”…
