Over the last few years, I’ve watched all 5 of my kids grow up and head out into the world. Though I can’t be with them as they journey into life after high school, I worked hard to prepare them. Be sure to share these life skills for teens with them if they’re about to leave the nest. First, make sure they know some basic cooking skills. They’ll be much better off knowing how to prepare a few simple, healthy...
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It’s important for every parent to know the fundamentals of discipline. One of the fundamentals is unified discipline. You need to agree on how you will discipline your children—ahead of time. If a new situation arises, talk privately first and come to agreement with your spouse—before you approach your children. Show your kids you’re unified, it’s easier for you, and much better for them. If you have more...
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Graduation is a whirlwind. As for my kids, there have been 5 gowns worn, 5 caps thrown into the air, and 5 high school diplomas received. At each graduation, we celebrated the closing of a chapter, and also celebrated the start of a new chapter: college. As your teen prepares to head off to college, here are the ABC’s of college wisdom to share with them. “A” stands for Academics. School is a top priority. A...
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Every child faces pressure from peers. While some of those pressures can be harmless, or even positive, there are a number of negative peer pressures that your child will face over time—being offered drugs, or being encouraged to sneak out of the house with a boyfriend or girlfriend. To help your child avoid serious consequences, here are 3 C’s to guide your child through peer pressure. First, communicate. ...
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There will come a time in every man’s life when he finds himself in a season when he feels like failure. It’s a time when you seem to continually mess up at work, in your marriage, and as a parent. But it’s important to keep in mind that struggles put you in a great position to grow and move forward. Here are 5 ways dads can turn failure into success. First, you must learn that parenting is a team sport. ...
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Today I realized that I’ve been writing and speaking about how to have a great marriage, but I haven’t been putting all of it into practice. Why? Well, a house flood, new book, financial pressures, family health challenges, and busyness have all played a role in keeping me from focusing on my marriage. But there’s no excuse. So, what am I doing about it? First, I’m re-reading some of my own blog posts on marriage...
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Patience has always been one of my biggest struggles. Can you relate? If so, here are 3 ways to help you practice patience. First, understand what triggers impatience. Impatience often occurs when we don’t get what we want when we want it. There are a couple of things that can trigger it. We get impatient when circumstances don’t conform to our expectations—long lines at the store, traffic jams, and flight delays...
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