Recently, I had a wonderful and engaging conversation with a dear loved one. Dissimilar to normal conversations, this discussion had more layers than an onion. During our tête-à-tête, there was one layer that I found particularly intriguing. The other party asked: “What should an elder do when a child is disrespectful?” IN THE OLDEN TIMES When I ... [Continue Reading]
Thanks to STEM, This Time The Revolution Will Be Televised
Last week, I shared with you the wonderful experience I had with the YPR. I also mentioned how meeting with the YPR (Young People Revolution) made me ponder what I believe are critical questions parents should ask themselves: Does my child even know that they are living in the midst of a revolution? Am I raising a child who is prepared for ... [Continue Reading]
Will Your Young People Be Ready For The Revolution?
Last Saturday, I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of professionally dressed, intellectually competent and extremely respectful young people. These young people, male and female, whom I am guessing ranged from the ages 18 to 25 were a far departure from the narrative routinely used to describe millennials. These young people were a part ... [Continue Reading]
4 Ways Ignorance Can Hinder Child Behavior
Several of the news stories over the last several weeks have been very disconcerting. In particular the news stories surrounding NFL players and domestic abuse and child abuse. The fact that there are men who have yet to evolve from believing beating and hitting children is justifiable is one huge issue. An even greater issue is the number of ... [Continue Reading]
How Domestic Violence Affects Children
When I was a small child, my mom would routinely remind my sister and me to “keep your hands to yourself”. As is the case with juvenile siblings, almost daily we found something to be antagonistic about. Whether it was bothering something that belonged to the other or if it was calling each other a bantering name, my sister and I were like oil and ... [Continue Reading]
Discipline With Purpose
I was always pretty confident about the right way to raise my son but the one area that made me uneasy, unsure about myself was discipline. I think my insecurity originated with my childhood. You see, I am the product from an era seemingly long gone by – the age of “Spare The Rod Spoil The Child”. My son, on the other hand, is a product of the ... [Continue Reading]
How Do You Choose The Right People To Care For Your Child?
The other afternoon while having a conversation with a client, the trajectory of the conversation changed a bit from financial planning to parenting. Rather than talking exclusively about what I do in “the real world”, my client asked “how did you select the right people to care for your child”. I have to admit the question caught me a bit off ... [Continue Reading]
How To Prepare A Child To Handle Trouble
No matter how attentive you are as a parent, no matter how determined you are to prepare your child for all life’s ups and downs, there is simply no way to avoid trouble. Try as you might. Prepare to the best of your ability but getting into trouble, experiencing something troubling or finding something or someone troubling is as much a part of the ... [Continue Reading]
How to Get A Million Dollars Without Playing the Lottery
One million dollars, a majestic number don’t you agree. One million dollars, a splendid word that seems to roll off the tongue so easily. Now before we go any further, try saying it with me – one million dollars. Oh, didn’t that feel good? Come on, let’s say it together one more time – one million dollars. Although, one million dollars is not ... [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]