Several years ago Money magazine performed a tax season experiment. Forty-five tax professionals participated in preparing the magazine's tax return. The result? Forty-five different bottom-lines. That’s hard to believe. Now think about all the “professionals” out there who might give you many different bottom lines on how to be a better parent. But all should agree on these three things that your kids need from...
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During my twenty-two year quest of being a dad, I’ve experienced the joy of standing on mountaintops and the pain of crawling through valleys. Fatherhood is full of fun, excitement, and adventure, but difficulty and pain in raising children may unexpectedly leap across our trail like a wild beast attacking us and our kids. In my new book, All Pro Dad, I’ll show you how to slay those beasts and stay the course,...
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Moms spend a lot of time with their children, it’s the nature of the job. But well thought out, one-on-one time with our kids is harder to come by. So get out your calendar and make it a priority. Before you go, plan on using the time you have together to really get to know what your child is feeling and thinking with our Conversation Goal suggestions.
Here are 8 great dates for moms and sons. And, don’t miss...
Imagine…no rules, no boundaries on the basketball court. Players can run wherever they want…and there’s never a foul. Well, you get the picture…it would be pure chaos. You can’t have a game without boundaries, and you can’t have a sane home without going through these 3 phases of creating boundaries for your kids. And those boundaries for your children must be decided by you in advance and shared with your...
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Hannah is a beautiful and talented 19- year-old girl who discovers that she is adopted. But the reason behind Hannah’s adoption is extraordinary. In the new movie, October Baby, opening today, Hannah takes a journey in search of her birth mother, yet she finds so much more – love, life, healing - and the truth that we all have the power to choose to forgive. In October Baby, you will see that “Every Life is...
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A pen and paper. I know what you’re thinking, “Doesn’t he mean a mop and broom?” Nope, you heard right. I want you to take ten or fifteen minutes and think about the attitudes and habits you want to sweep out of your life. Is smoking dirtying your lungs? Do you need to wash away a family grudge? Or is negative thinking cluttering your mind? Whatever you need to change, write it down and commit to getting...
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Spring break is often associated with binge drinking. The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reports that binge drinking accounts for about 90% of alcohol consumption by young people under 21. Your child’s mid-year break from the books shouldn’t be a break from reality. Even though they may not want to hear it, remind them that binge drinking can lead to car crashes, drowning, sexual assault,...
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