S.M.A.R.T.
We are days away from the release of my book, so I thought I'd share a little more...
Everyone is capable of creating a wonderful family, and "Raising Children That Other People Like to be Around" is structured around five simple principles…
TEACHING GRATITUDE
Today, I am grateful that our eldest son is celebrating his 33rd birthday, so I thought I'd share this excerpt about gratitude.
When JoAnn and I got married, a wise friend said that marriage is not 50/50 - it’s 90/90. Essentially, he was…
THE ULTRASOUND – The First Excerpt
Here's an excerpt from the introduction of my book, "Raising Children That Other People Like to be Around."
The ultrasound! We had been waiting three months for this day. We took our three sons with us, as this was going to be big news. …
DON’T WORRY, BE PROACTIVE pt.2
Ever since my time in the closet ended my terror of the dark, I’ve used the same method to address other fears. I’m what psychologists call a “counter-phobe.” When I was afraid of needles, I gave blood. When I worried about not knowing…
Don’t worry, be proactive
Parents have a lot to worry about, yet our children expect us to be calm, confident leaders. Our task is this: without ignoring our concerns, we need to create a safe harbor for the people who depend on us.
When I was about six years old…
FACEBOOKIN’ UPDATE
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So Far So Good
June has been an excellent month.
First, our daughter Emily was admitted to Emory University, her first choice. She got the news not by email or snail, but by phone from an actual human. Southern hospitality!
Next, I’ve approved the…
Beginning In The Middle
Hello Dear Readers !
This marks the beginning of my experience as a blogger. I am the father of four children - three boys and a girl (in that order) and I will be using my anecdotal and, hopefully entertaining, experiences as a father…