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No More Temper Tantrums: Act Your Age, Not Your Shoe Size

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Chances are you’ve witnessed children throwing temper tantrums a time or two. In the grocery store, there is the child who is speaking to another customer tersely and treating the employees disrespectfully. In the restaurant, there is the child who professes something is wrong with their food and demands something different although the food ... [Continue Reading]

How Adults Can Learn About Success From Infant Development

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While watching my cousin’s daughter the other day several things crossed my mind. First, I realized that the expression time flies is so much more than your average utterance. Time flies is the unadulterated truth. Before you know it, yesterday is long-lost history and tomorrow is the day we never imagined in a million years. Seems Like Old ... [Continue Reading]

Father’s Day Alert: Dads Are Allergic To Ties

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There’s an epidemic growing right underneath most of our noses or to be more succinct just below a father’s chin. Dad’s everywhere are growing increasingly allergic to ties. UNSCIENTIFIC STUDY KNOTS FATHERS ALLERGIES TO TIES It’s true - well at least it seems like the truth to me! Dads everywhere are hoping for something other than another tie ... [Continue Reading]

5 Ways GREAT Fathers Share A Universal Parenting Creed

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The time of year where American children have the opportunity to collectively celebrate fathers is only a few days away. Father’s Day, the third Sunday in June, is the National Holiday that commemorates fathers. More than celebrating fathers, Father’s Day is a referendum on the paternal unions existing between fathers and children and the societal ... [Continue Reading]

How To Raise Children Others Rave About

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When I first considered becoming an entrepreneur, one of the books I read was Raving Fans by Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles. The premise behind Raving Fans is that a business owner who intends to be successful must recognize the importance of creating Raving Fans. Raving Fans chronicles the sad state of American businesses by providing a story ... [Continue Reading]

Note To Parents, You Are Living Your Eulogy Each Day

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Today, I’m going to give my son what might, on the surface, appear to be a morbid assignment. I’m going to ask my main man to write a eulogy. Not just any eulogy though. I’m going to ask him to write my eulogy. Knock on wood and to the best of my knowledge, this memorial service request is not based on my anticipated death. As far as I know, I’m ... [Continue Reading]

Parenting Without Evolution Does Not Compute

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While in Silicon Valley, I toured the Computer History Museum. If you or your child are fans of computers and technology, the Mountain View, California Museum is a must see. Even if you only have a remote interest in computers and technology, the Museum provides an invaluable lesson for all parents. The More Things Change Having only a slight ... [Continue Reading]

Dear Mom and Dad, No Leftovers Today – Please!

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Recently one of our great members shared her thoughts about parenting. K.G. as she will be referred was sharing her history and how she made the transition to be a more intentional and purposeful parent. While explaining her story, K.G. made a most profound statement. “Kids shouldn't get what’s leftover." Freshly Baked Please! K.G.’s statement ... [Continue Reading]

Why The Cost Is Too Great Not To Have A Bilingual Education

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Hola! Nǐ hǎo! MarHaban! Olá! Bonjour! Hallo! The six aforementioned words mean hello in Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Portuguese, French and German. Regrettably, my ability to greet someone is limited to my native tongue, English. When and where I grew up being able to speak “good” English was an accomplishment. Today, being fluent in English is still ... [Continue Reading]