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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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]
3 Reasons You Must Make A Surprise Visit To Your Child’s School
When a business or government leader wants to check on how their organization or agency is doing, they often institute surprise inspections. Management of these organizations and agencies know that they are more likely to discover what’s really going on when inspections are a surprise. Surprise inspections differ from announced inspections ... [Continue Reading]
Good Grief; Get Your Child An Eye Examination Already!
Just the other day, I received an appointment reminder from the optometrist that it had been two years since my last eye examination. On the one hand when I received the notice, I thought what’s the big deal? I don’t need an examination to tell me what is painfully obvious. I’m blind as a bat. I can barely see anything without contacts or glasses ... [Continue Reading]
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