How to Properly Dose Discipline
One of my favorite Ella stories of old illustrates her stubbornness. She was supposed to spend the night with my […]
Parenting
Find the Lie, Name the Truth
How are you preparing your kids to make wise decisions in a world full of false advertising? Most parents aren’t.
The First Step to Effective Parenting
There is no secret formula to effective parenting. While we desire the perfect equation, good parenting is far more an
The Best Way to Start the School Day
Calmly. Without question, the most important aspect of launching our children into a good day is to start the day
Should Parents Let Their Children Drink Alcohol?
The thought process makes sense. A high school student is soon to graduate and head off to college. When they
A Story about Ella on her 10th Birthday
(Today is Ella’s 10th birthday. She wants you to see her gift. To do so, click here.) I jumped in
The Dads I Know
The dads I know could never be on a modern sitcom. They aren’t idiots. They aren’t selfish. They aren’t clueless
Consider This When Your Child Does Wrong
It wasn’t even 6am when I woke up to a 7-year-old in my face. “Dad, can I have the iPad?” It
Parenting
A Simple Trick for Teaching Your Kids Respect and Gratitude
As a parent, one of my primary responsibilities is to teach my children to genuinely feel and express respect and
Kids Are Supposed to Test Us
We have a job to do as parents. We are expected to create a climate in which our children can