EMOTIONAL HYDRATION

EMOTIONAL HYDRATION

My wife has long quoted a college professor as saying “catch them doing something good.” And who can argue with that?! Especially if you grew up hearing how you always came up short, or never received any kudos or “way to go’s”.  And I heard more recently “don’t get...
EMOTIONAL HYDRATION

ENCOURAGE ME, PLEASE!

My wife has long quoted a college professor as saying “catch them doing something good.” And who can argue with that?! Especially if you grew up hearing how you always came up short, or never received any kudos or “way to go’s”.  And I heard more recently “don’t get...
AFFIRM AFFIRM AFFIRM

AFFIRM AFFIRM AFFIRM

Every child needs to hear the words “I love you” from those who are closest to them. And if you reading this, that probably means you want to know what creates the most impact in your child’s life—what lasts the longest, goes the farthest, goes the deepest…hits the...
THERE IS NO PLAYBOOK

THERE IS NO PLAYBOOK

THERE’S NO PLAYBOOK “There is no parenting playbook.” “What?! What do you mean no parenting playbook?  How am I going to get this right?!” “OJT…” “Are you serious?  On the job training?  You mean I have to figure this out on the fly?” “Yup.” “But that could be...
SURVEY SAYS!

SURVEY SAYS!

PARENTNG:  BY DESIGN You’ve heard me say that life goes better if you have a guide.  And you’ll be happy to know I still hold to that!  The family is a unique community designed to include two guides for every set of children.  The importance of family is superseded...