Learning from Our Children
“Dad, you need to thank the guy in the military.” That’s what my son, Grant, said to me in the Charlotte airport at midnight last night as we saw a man in fatigues. So we walked up to him and Grant and I thanked him and expressed our gratitude to him for serving our […]
What Can Every Parent Learn from the Boy Scout Law?
Last night, I took my son, Grant, to his Boy Scout meeting. Boy Scouts does a tremendous job at teaching our young men some incredible lessons that they’ll carry with them for life. What if the Scout Law was followed in the board room? Business expert and author J. Robert Parkinson suggests that the […]
10 Things You Should Know When Talking to Your Child about Sex
Talking to your child about sex forces the realization that they are no longer your little boy or girl. And that can be difficult for any parent to admit. So we offer 10 things you should know when talking to your child about sex to try to make the process a little more bearable.
Who Sets the Climate in Your Home?
It has taken me many years to understand that a great leader sets the climate in their home. They are a thermostat that sets the temperature, not a thermometer that just reflects the temperature in the home. All too often, I’ve been a thermometer. At times when Susan has gotten sick and is not […]
Coaching Our Kids to Pray and Persevere
My daughter, Megan, has applied for several internships this summer for some really neat companies around the nation. I’m really proud of the way she is willing to go to places and do things even though all of her friends won’t be with her. When I was her age, I’m not sure I would have […]
Is Your Spouse Annoying You?
Is your spouse annoying you? Before marriage, opposites attract. After marriages, opposites attack. What was once appealing is now annoying! Before Susan and I got married over 21 years ago, she was attracted to me for my decisiveness and strong will. As the years have gone by, those qualities sometimes bother her. At this stage […]
Can Your Marriage Survive an Affair?
Trust is the essential ingredient in any good relationship. The people you feel closest to are the ones you trust the most, and vice versa. When you feel you can no longer rely on someone, that person will likely move to the periphery of your emotional and thought life. The thing that makes one […]
Parenting as a Good Listener
Everyone loves a good listener. If you’re interested in becoming a better listener to your child, spouse or friend, here are a few ideas. First, give them your full attention and look them in the eyes so they know that you care about what they are saying—those phone calls and text messages will just […]
Protect Your Marriage Against Online Infidelity
You’ve heard the stories. A wife was contacted on Facebook by an old flame and ended up leaving her husband. Another couple is in trouble because the husband has been chatting in adult forums. Friendly emails exchanged between friends of the opposite sex started out innocently, but developed into something that is now threatening their […]
