Here’s the thing: I am NOT an adult, I am NOT an educator and I am NOT a parenting expert. Most importantly, I am NOT a parent. Thank God too! Or else, my child might just die of thirst and illness as my dad so rightly pointed out here. Although, between you and me I’m pretty sure I could do a great job taking care of another living thing. I mean I ... [Continue Reading]
Mile High Club NOT…Sex Education in the Airport
While Naeem and I were walking through the Toronto Pearson International Airport, I noticed a sign that described everything one ever needs to know about parenting. In fact, while there is currently no universally accepted parenting guide (never fear and stay tuned because I have one in the works), the four words from this sign in the airport ... [Continue Reading]
The Key to Better Relationships Is To Recognize That You Don’t Have All the Time in the World
I am a huge James Bond fan. When I say huge, I mean gargantuan. I'm the guy who saw the latest Bond Film, Skyfall, four consecutive days, beginning with opening night of the U.S. premiere. I'm the guy who doesn't wait for the cable networks to run a Bond marathon, I run my own 007 marathons. I'm also the guy who purchased all the movies when ... [Continue Reading]
Do You Know The Golden Rule? Do You Really Believe In The Golden Rule?
Most children grow up to be parents who espouse the belief in the Golden Rule. As parents, we endorse this Rule and trust that the Golden Rule will be a lifelong personal mission statement for our children. Almost universally, parents believe that the application of the Golden Rule will make our children better people – more accountable adults – ... [Continue Reading]
HOW YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE WITH A PEN, PAPER & 30 SECONDS
Grab a pen and paper, your tablet or computer. In truth, it doesn't really matter what kind of writing or recording instrument that you choose. What matters most is that you take 30 seconds to write, type or record a list of the things you would regret not having done if you found out that today was your LAST DAY on this earth. You can spare 30 ... [Continue Reading]
Four Things To Do To Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
It’s February 1st or day 32 of the New Year. More importantly, it is the beginning of the second month of your New Year’s Resolution. How are you doing? Have you improved your health habits? Have you started a mental health program? Have you started a physical exercise routine? Have you stopped living to eat and started eating to ... [Continue Reading]
What a Pencil Sharpener and Relationships Have in Common
The other afternoon my son and I had a conversation which I thought was worthy of sharing. He was feeling frustrated about an interaction that he was having with another. The short story is that the conclusion of a discussion left him wondering – like so many of us do when a conversation doesn't go the way we hoped – why can’t the other party ... [Continue Reading]
Dr. King is Not the Only One Who Should Have a Dream
It’s now day fifteen of the New Year. Are you still motivated and determined to make all your New Year’s Resolutions a reality or have you given up? Perhaps, you are somewhere in between being committed and quitting. No matter where you are, one thing that you must never stop doing is dreaming about the life you want. Sadly, most adults stop ... [Continue Reading]
Whether You Think You Can Or You Think You Can’t–You’re Right!
I awoke this morning to an unseasonably beautiful day. The forecast was for the temperature to be in the high 60s and nothing but sunshine. An absolute fantastic day and an opportunity to remember that anything is possible. Attribute today’s weather to whatever you want – Global Warming, a gift from God or just plain old good fortune. Anyway ... [Continue Reading]
Why Quitting Your New Year’s Resolution is Not an Option
Day ten and let me guess, you are starting to struggle with keeping those New Year’s resolutions. You are most likely experiencing drug like cravings and feeling the withdrawal effects of an addict. Hopefully, your cravings are not for some pharmaceutical or back alley drug but are instead only for food items like chocolate candy, cookies, potato ... [Continue Reading]