Dads: Feeling Left Out?
It’s easy to feel left out as a father. Between working hard at the office and keeping up the house, finding time and energy to really connect with our kids can be tough. It’s not that our family means to keep us at a distance, but, in the busyness of life, we sometimes get […]
The Mighty Macs
I love stories about underdogs. That’s why I am excited about a new movie called The Mighty Macs. It’s cut from the same cloth as Hoosiers and Rudy. In the film, we travel back to 1971 where we meet Cathy Rush (played by Carla Gugino), a woman ahead of her time, who is about […]
How to Prepare for Marital Storms
During hurricane season here in my home state of Florida, we are reminded of one important thing over and over again. Here it is. How you do when the storm comes depends on what you did before the storm comes. That same thought applies to marriage relationships as well. We need to be prepared. […]
8 Secrets of Conflict Resolution
In his book, Learning to Live with the Love of Your Life… And Loving It!, Dr. Neil Clark Warren provides eight secrets to working through conflict with your spouse. 1. Marriage is a “We” Business Dr. Warren says, “Any couple who gains a ‘we’ perspective eventually experiences great success in marriage.” Shift the focus of […]
The Importance of Pain
Today, my good friend Tony Dungy shares with us how he learns from pain. His son, Jordan, is unable to feel pain. At first that may sound enticing, but it is more challenging than you would think. Take a moment to hear what Tony and his family have learned as a result of Jordan’s […]
Are You a Turtle or a Skunk?
How do you handle conflict? Well, some of us are turtles and some of us are skunks. What do turtles do at the first sign of trouble or conflict? They pull back into their shell. On the other hand, skunks do just the opposite. They let everyone around them know they are standing to […]
My Bucket List
Do you have a “bucket list?” Well, a lot of people have put together such a list over the last few years after watching the movie, The Bucket List. As you probably know, a bucket list is just a list of things that you want to do before you “kick the bucket.” I had not […]
Giving Your Teenager the Freedom to Fail
Being a parent is really hard, but letting go is even harder. Think about it. If you are a young parent, you realize that you are pretty much in control of all the decisions your child makes—what kind of clothes they are going to wear, where they’re going to go, what kind of food they are going to eat. You are in control.
5 Ways to Teach Your Children to be Courageous
Being courageous does not mean you don’t have anxiety or fear. It means you do the right thing and stand strong no matter the cost or how scared you might be. Here are 5 ways to teach your kids to be courageous. 1. Set the Example The eyes of your kids are always on you. […]
