Tried and True Technique for Marriage Communication
I’m a wordsmith. I hang on every word that is said. I’m a literal listener. My wife, Susan, is not. She’s a big picture person. She’s intuitive and reads emotions. Because of our differing styles of communication and information processing, whenever Susan and I have a tough topic we need to address, we use what’s […]
7 Goals You Should Accomplish in 10 Years
“If we all did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves.” – Thomas Edison. When setting personal goals, we should first take stock of where we already are. Perhaps you have done quite well financially, but your personal relationships are severely lacking. Maybe your marriage is secure and amicable, but in […]
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 […]
5 Traits of a Good Marriage
Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, say in their book, When Bad Things Happen to Good Marriages, that there are 5 traits of a healthy, life-long marriage: ownership, hope, empathy, forgiveness, and commitment. Here is a summary of each of those characteristics. 1. Ownership: Taking Responsibility Often, couples believe their problems are the result of […]
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 […]
What if the Curtain Were Pulled Back on Your Life?
“Why don’t you talk to me the way you talk to your Family First supporters?” My wife shot this unexpected question over the bow of my ship in response to my speaking harshly to her. It was one of those penetrating questions that is tough to answer. I realized very quickly that I was speaking unkindly. Compartmentalization […]
Lee Roy Selmon Leaves a Father’s Legacy
Our friend, NFL Hall of Famer, and All Pro Dad, Lee Roy Selmon died last weekend. He was a big man with a big heart and his legacy will not be forgotten. A few months ago, I interviewed Lee Roy at our All Pro Dad Father and Kids Experience held in Tampa, FL at […]
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 our Family Minute radio program, I talked about the importance of our children doing some manual labor either inside or outside of the home. Here are 5 reasons your child should work.
