As a father of two, I can readily identify with Marlin’s heartfelt promise to Nemo in Finding Nemo: “Don’t worry, I’ve got you now. I won’t let anything happen to you.” For many of us, the first moments of becoming a parent are riddled with a strange mix of love, excitement, and, yes, fear. Our… View Post
The One Factor For Raising Kids Who Perform Well Under Pressure
Have you ever had to perform under pressure? Maybe you were at the plate with a 3-2 count in the bottom of the last inning with a runner on third, down by a run. Perhaps you had a job interview. An audition. Or a critical deadline and no one to help watch the kids…. View Post
3 Words Our Kids Need Us To Believe
We were at dinner a few months back with our dear friends, Adam and Stephanie. They have a son, Aiden, only three months older than our son, Landon. These boys have been best buddies since the day they were born. Okay I confess, with the friendship Adam and I have, they don’t have much… View Post
The Legacy We Leave
Do you think about your legacy? Does it impact how you live today—in the here-and-now? How you treat others? Where you spend your time? What your priorities are? I’ve been thinking about mine lately. For my entire working career I’ve been counseling, mentoring, and studying those in the Millennial generation. And the consistent cry… View Post