How to Motivate Your Unmotivated Child: Part 2
Do you know what motivates your child? Last week, we discussed the first 3 ways to motivate an unmotivated child. Today, I’ll highlight the final 4 ways to motivate your child when your child is ready to quit and throw in the towel.
How to Motivate Your Unmotivated Child: Part 1
“School is so boring.”
“I don’t feel like doing anything.”
“I don’t want to go, I’d rather play Xbox.”
“I just don’t care.”
“It’s too hard. I’m quitting.”
I’ve heard some of those things from my kids over the years. Have you? Words like these indicate a lack of motivation. So, what should you do? Well, author Joe White provided me some invaluable insight in putting together this list. Here are the first 3 ways for how to motivate children
One Year Later: Steve Jobs, His Father, and What to Say to Your Dad
Below is a guest blog from Bryan Davis, the Director of Content for Family First. You can follow Bryan on Twitter. Few have been immortalized like Steve Jobs as we honor his passing a year ago on Friday. All of us have wanted to know as much as we can about this prodigy who […]
3 Ways to Be Your Wife’s Boyfriend
Today, my wife Susan, director of iMOM, is going to share with us about how to be your wife’s boyfriend. I’m taking notes. You can also follow Susan on Twitter. I did some highway driving this week and heard a new song—well, new to me. The chorus began and ended with “I did it […]
How to Be Your Husband’s Girlfriend
So, you’ve been married a few years. You’ve settled into a routine…or maybe you’d call it a rut. It may be time to bring back that girl your husband once knew and adored. Now, I’m not suggesting you wind back the clock. But I am suggesting that you bring that spark back into your […]
6 Ways a Busy Mom Can Make This School Year Count
My wife, Susan, and I have five children and we’ve learned – sometimes the hard way – a few school lessons along the way. Our kids have experienced every type of school: public school, private school, and home school. And we have experienced every type of learner. In Susan’s free eBook, Every School Year Counts: […]
Top 4 Excuses Kids Make
If you are a parent, you’ve heard all the excuses. Your child may say anything to get out of a chore or avoid stepping out of their comfort zone. In fact, when you were a kid, you probably had a few good excuses of your own. But, as Benjamin Franklin said, “He that is […]
Facebook: Friend or Foe (Part 2)
Yesterday, we talked about how social media, particularly Facebook, has the potential to become a negative influence in your life – unless you take precautions. But, it can also be a positive platform to enhance the lives of others. With just the click of a mouse, you can reach people all over the world […]
Facebook: Friend or Foe (Part 1)
When you hear the term “social media,” what comes to mind? Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram? Maybe you are on all four. You enjoy staying connected with friends and family and keeping others up-to-date on what is going on in your life. However, if you are not careful, social media (just like anything good thing […]
