If you are reading this… you have kids. And your kids have chores that you would like them to do. Like them to do. Remember those words. You’d like them to help out around the house. Help out with their siblings. Yada, yada. But whether or not they do it… remains to be seen. Let’s … Read more
My daughter wouldn’t have lasted for an hour on a cold, rainy Sunday back in the late 80s. She expresses a great amount of disapproval for boredom, constantly making certain that everyone in the home is well aware of her declining amusement for her current circumstances. With technology at their fingertips and parents monitoring their … Read more
Let’s be honest… when it comes to raising a child, most of our energies are directed at keeping them safe. Fed. Clothed. But how many of us have actually stopped to think about grooming them to be good humans and, eventually, well-adjusted adults? Today, more than ever, raising a healthy and grounded child is critical … Read more
As a parent, if you’re asked the question, “What do you want most for your children?”… the answer for most of us would be, “that they grow up to be healthy and happy”. A close second would be “that they are successful”. The funny thing is, success can take on different meanings. One person’s definition … Read more
Imagine this… You’re sitting on a park bench… sun shining bright, warm against your face. The air is crisp. Birds are chirping. Squirrels chasing one another. A group of parents are pushing their children on swings, others are going down slides. It’s the very definition of peaceful. And then it happens… A high pitched scream, … Read more