The phrase “Grin and Bear It” is an expression that every parent should become well acquainted. “Grin and Bear It" can be described as an ability to accept something bad - something not all that enjoyable - without complaining. This is not only a great rule for interacting with children, this idiom has unlimited applications for other areas of our ... [Continue Reading]
Quick Tip: Apply The Pareto Principle
In the early 1900s, an Italian renaissance man Vilfredo Pareto introduced a concept. The concept now known as The Pareto Principle is a rule that states in most situations roughly 80% of the outcomes emanate from 20% of the sources. Pareto Principle: Inside The Numbers From the observation of land ownership in Italy and the growth of Vilfredo ... [Continue Reading]
What Parents Can Learn From The Jordan Davis Tragedy
For the past several weeks, the Nation has again been captivated by the senseless murder of another African-American teen. Once again, a child has been gun downed pointlessly and his parents are left struggling to put their lives back together without a key piece to their puzzle. More Of The Same The murder of Jordan Davis provides the media and ... [Continue Reading]
Quick Tip – Be Happy!
Today make the decision to be happy. Believe it or not, the choice to be happy is up to you. In the words of one the great philosophers of the 20th century, Master Yoda, “Do or do not, there is no try”. Intentional Happiness Although Master Yoda was not talking about happiness when he made his profound assertion, the point of the message is no ... [Continue Reading]
A Lesson About Fear and Shadows Made From Legos
Recently, I was presented with an opportunity to do something that I have talked with others about incessantly, prayed about ceaselessly and affirmed that it was going to happen daily. However, just when I have an opportunity to be a doer not a talker, have my prayers answered and realize my affirmations, I found myself feeling unbelievably ... [Continue Reading]
Quick Parenting Tip: Know The State Of Your Union
Last night, President Obama gave his State of the Union address. An address that not only describes the condition of the Nation but also permits the President to frame his agenda about those things he believes are National priorities. As I listened intently to the Address, I wondered how many parents have considered the state of your union with ... [Continue Reading]
The Dichotomy of Parenting: A Mistake Parents Need Not Make
Just about every day, I come across someone who is suffering from the Dichotomy of Parenting. The Dichotomy of Parenting happens to nearly every parent at least once during their child’s lifetime. The 'Dichotomy' is initially hard to avoid that is until parents recognize the dichotomy and channel their energies appropriately. All Parents Have ... [Continue Reading]
Did You Know It Takes A Village To Produce A Parent?
I’m going to cut to the chase and assume that you are familiar with the African proverb “It takes a village to raise a child”. It takes a village to raise a child is a directive about parenting – a decree communicating that child-rearing requires the assistance of a community. However, what you probably have not heard or considered is that it ... [Continue Reading]
Will Your Family Ignore These 5 Essential Strategies This New Year?
A couple weeks ago, I had the honor and privilege of traveling to California with my son and visiting some of the best Universities in the world. I call our father-son time together, the California Dreaming by Plane, Train and Automobile Tour. http://youtu.be/_akwHYMdbsM As proud and excited that I am to be the father of a son who has the ... [Continue Reading]
Tis The Season To Give Gifts That Will Last A Lifetime
Now that we have gorged like bears preparing to hibernate for the winter as we did only weeks ago during Thanksgiving and have shopped until our credit scores dropped just as we did only days ago during Black Friday, maybe now I can get your attention when I say “Tis the Season”. For the record, you might want to note that when I say “Tis the ... [Continue Reading]
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