How to Communicate with Your Kids
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Friday, March 26th, 2010This morning I was scheduled to do my monthly guest interview on The Doug Stephan Good Day Show at 5:06 am. I always love being on Doug’s show for two reasons. One because his show is heard on 400 radio stations nationwide and two, because I never know what Doug is going to ask me. That can [...]
365 to 182 or Less: Making the Best of Joint Custody
Thursday, March 11th, 2010365 to 182 or Less…
These are frightening numbers to look at as a father. Somewhere in the U.S. today, there is a newly divorced father facing his final hearing in a family court room. A judge is making a decision that will change the time that the father will spend with his children forever.
Back in [...]
I Love Having Teenagers
Friday, March 5th, 2010I can’t tell you the number of people, who when I tell them that I have teenagers, say things like “Wow that must be tough” or “Good luck you will need it”. I don’t care, I love having teenagers. I really do. I can still remember what my life was like as a teenager. I can [...]
My Son and The Cab Ride
Friday, February 26th, 2010How can two kids from the same gene pool be so different? I know that my brothers and I were all from the same gene pool, but were we really this different? Kids never cease to amaze me, confuse me and enlighten me, usually all at the same time.
My kids and I have a routine [...]
Does mommy worry ever go away?
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010Being the sensitive, empathetic spirit I am, I pay a lot of attention to how people feel. It really bothers me when someone feels bad, especially about themselves. Yes, I’m one of those that sometimes cries when I hear of bad things happening to good people. Especially children. The cheerleader in me just always wants [...]
What to Say When Your Kids Ask, “Do You Think I’m Fat?”
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010“Do you think I’m fat?”.
Has your child ever asked you this question?
If so, did you feel prepared to answer?
Many parents don’t feel prepared. It’s a tough topic, and often times we’re not sure how to address it.
I got very clear to this last night when it came up in my own family.
This video will offer [...]
Letting Let Our Kids Be Kids
Sunday, February 14th, 2010“Stop running!”
“Get out of the water!”
“Stop climbing on that!”
Sound familiar?
If you are anything like me, even with my best intentions to make sure my son hears plenty of “Yes’s,” he still get his shares of “no’s” and “stop that.” Probably more than I would like to admit.
Yesterday we arrived at Disney World…the happiest place on [...]