If you’ve ever spent more than an hour with me, you know that the Lion King is my all-time favorite movie. (Hey Disney, are you listening? I have some ideas about building on the Lion King brand. Call me! Please!) But I digress. I’m a fan of the Lion King not only because after watching it the first time I knew that I wanted to be a father ... [Continue Reading]
The State of America’s Fathers
A short while ago, I had both the honor and privilege to attend the 1st ever State of America's Fathers Summit. No different than any other high-level meeting, in attendance was a who’s who list of the top minds and advocates for an improved state of fatherhood in America. Full disclosure, yours truly was not invited because he was considered to ... [Continue Reading]
4 Parenting Tips From Muhammad Ali
As is the case with many people, I too have a Muhammad Ali story. Perhaps, it would be more accurate to state that I have several Muhammad Ali stories. I could tell you about the overwhelming number of times my father lectured me about the greatness of Muhammad Ali. A greatness that for my dad extended well beyond the boxing ring. While most ... [Continue Reading]
How Do You Love A Child?
Asking “how do you love a child” might sound like a ridiculous question but believe it or not the query is not as outlandish as you think. The majority of parents intuitively know the answer but our unconscious behavior often suggest something altogether different. THIS COULD HAPPEN TO YOU This morning some parent and their child had a heated ... [Continue Reading]
Is Your Child Happy and Healthy?
Chances are that if you ask any expectant parent what their hopes are about their pregnancy the overwhelming odds are that they will respond – “all we want is a happy and healthy baby”. In fact, the phrase happy and healthy is so common that it should be catalogued as part of the standard and universally accepted expecting parent lexicon. Yet ... [Continue Reading]
Why It Might Be Okay To Take A Gap Year
As the end of another school year approaches, all over the country parents and graduating high school seniors are having discussions from calm to passionate about what comes next. Some students know exactly what they want to do next while others are not so sure. This dilemma is not exclusive to those students whose high school transcripts and ... [Continue Reading]
Spend Two Hours Watching Rocky With Your Child Today
One of my favorite movies of all-time is Rocky. In fact, as soon as I’ve finished this post, I’m going to watch it for the 10,000th time. I’ve watched Rocky so many times that I can practically recite the lines right along with the actors. Among the most memorable lines for me are: “Yo Adrian!” “How 'bout I stay here and you fight?” “You ... [Continue Reading]
Practice What You Preach
Giving advice and keeping your child encouraged are two of the cornerstones of parenting. When children are faced with tough decisions parents are there to share wisdom and insight that might make the choices appear less demanding and clearer. When children are down in the dumps parents are there to inspire them to believe hope is not ... [Continue Reading]
Every Child Needs Pep Talks From Their Cheerleader
The older my son gets the more I realize that there are very few things that I can give him. As he matures, the need for my fatherly guidance and instruction dissipates. The realization that our children are growing increasingly independent is not always so easy to accept. As much as I would like to help my son and come to his aid whenever he ... [Continue Reading]
21 Things To Do For The First Day Of School
Whether your child has already returned to school or they are still waiting for the first day of school, one thing is certain going back to school and the first day of school are usually a big deal. Some kids are excited to get away from home, reconnect with old friends and continue the process of growing up. Other children are frightened by the ... [Continue Reading]
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