Veterans Day pays tribute to American veterans of all wars — especially those veterans still living. So spend some time this holiday honoring their service to our country. Fly the American flag in front of your home. Teach your children what the holiday means and why we celebrate it. Encourage them to send notes or cards to veterans you know, or those in hospitals and veterans’ homes. Volunteer with your kids in...
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When our kids are young, we enjoy being “in control” parents. We control what they eat, where they go, and even who they spend time with. But all kids grow up, right? So how can you slowly let go of the steering wheel and prepare them for the future? Move from being an “in control” parent to an “out of control” parent in 3 steps. First, when they’re really little, you drive everything. Second, as they mature...
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Americans love to indulge on Thanksgiving. Can’t you just taste that juicy turkey and dressing? Well, there are people who won’t get to enjoy even the first bite of turkey. Maybe they’re unmarried and don’t have any family nearby. Maybe they’re a single mom with three kids and can’t afford all the fixings. Or maybe they’re your elderly neighbor who’s embarrassed to admit they don’t have plans. Think about people...
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The world seems to provide us an easy solution to every problem. Whether it’s organizing our work or schedule plans, we find tons of resources at our fingertips. However, when it comes to improving our relationships, there’s not always a clear set of steps to take. Relationships can’t be built overnight. They take time, effort, and love. Rather than chase after the next new app, I’d encourage you to build and...
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First, not showing their husband respect. Respect his judgment. Don’t constantly second guess his decisions. Respect his abilities. So, he may not be Mr. Fix-it. Give him a chance. Second, not affirming him as a man. Tell him you think he is handsome. Thank him for being a good father and provider. Third, they let their life revolve around the kids. Remember, at some point, they will leave the nest. . ....
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We all make mistakes. That’s a given. Here are 5 of the biggest mistakes men make in marriage. First, they don’t think of the needs of their spouse. So, when you schedule a date night with your wife, plan ahead. Don’t wait until you are ready to walk out the door and say “what do you feel like doing?” Second, they don’t listen. Don’t assume you know what she is going to say. Just listen. Third, they try to...
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Recently, my son asked me that question after I had a tough day at work. It would have been easy to disregard his comment and disregard my anger, but it made me think instead. Dr. Gary Oliver writes about the danger of anger in his book, Mad About Us. He compares our moments of anger to warning lights that come on in our cars. When we see the blinking light in our car, we fix it to avoid bigger problems down...
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