What Your Kids Should Know about Voting and Politics
When it comes to the political process, how much do your kids understand? Do they know that not everyone in the world has the right to vote? Although your kids may be a long way from voting age, it is never too early to teach them how the political process works and what a […]
Am I Pretty or Ugly?
The tween and teen years can be extremely painful, especially for girls. As parents, it is our responsibility to make sure that our kids are equipped with the positive validation they need to face the world. If they do not receive it from us, they will seek their validation elsewhere – and that can […]
4 Tips to Become a Better Spouse
Is your happiness at home reflected in your work? According to Mike Mularkey, the former head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, “…the happier you are with your [spouse], the happier you are on the field.”
Do You Respect Your Spouse’s Judgment?
The last time you and your spouse had a joint decision to make – buy a new car, let your child play a certain sport, or where to go for dinner – how did it go? Was it a pleasant conversation of give and take or did your spouse look at you and roll […]
How to Spoil Your Kids
While it may seem like a “nice” thing to do to “let kids be kids”, spoiling your kids does not make their life easier – or yours. And, in the long run, you are not giving them the foundation they need to succeed as an adult. In today’s Family Minute, I talked about two […]
7 Things in Life That Don’t Really Matter
Every day, we all start with a clean slate – 24 new, shiny hours to fill as we see fit. So, do you spend those hours building lasting relationships with family and friends? Or do you spend them in the pursuit of meaningless endeavors? When it is all said and done, the phrase “you […]
6 Principles Parents Can Learn from Olympic Athletes
What separates Olympic athletes from other great athletes is that they are unusually driven. Their passion for the game propels them to make sacrifices few others will. For example, an Olympic athlete: Studies her sport and techniques rigorously. Works hard every day for many years to be the best […]
5 Ways to Survive When Bad Things Happen
If you are breathing, at some point, you’ll experience something bad in your life. It’s inevitable. So, when that day comes, how do you keep moving forward without letting it paralyze you?
How to Be Your Child’s Biggest Fan
Most parents are great at praising and encouraging their children from the first moments of their lives. We celebrate every little thing that our children do. They wave bye-bye and we gush. They say their first word and we call all our family and friends to share the news. They take their first steps, […]
