Raising resilient kids is like nurturing little oak trees amid life’s storms. It’s about teaching them to bend without breaking and to weather adversity with courage and grace. We cultivate resilience by allowing them to stumble and fall, knowing they have the strength to rise again. It’s in fostering a sense of optimism and in […]
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My nephew was a very young boy when he blurted out some colorful language at an appropriate time. The salty expression fit the moment, but he should have expressed his sentiments differently. His parents were clearly embarrassed as one stammered, “Where did you learn that?” Without hesitation, my nephew simply said, “Dad.” Sometimes we parents
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Why do you coach? I have come to realize that not many coaches ask this question of themselves before stepping into this role. Most of the time, a person coaches because their child is on the team, and their consideration of this commitment goes something like this: the team needs a coach, my kid is
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Recently, I was working with some dads, offering some practical wisdom on raising truly great kids. In preparation for my talk with them, I was studying four types of “hearts” that I ran across from an “Dad” expert, and I thought they would resonate with my audience. These four virtues come from developing in your
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Conflicts between parent and child are bound to happen, and they often require a parent to correct their child. This can be uncomfortable and difficult. As a former school administrator, I have seen too many times when parents choose to skip the correcting part because they don’t want the challenges that come with accountability. Peace
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We are not always fully aware of what we do intentionally and unintentionally to shape our children. Working in education for thirty-five years, I have run across too many young people who have been wounded and who struggle to find passion to pursue their dreams and be all they can be. I can’t believe the
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It has been my experience that being a great father to your children often means that you are intentional in your interactions, you create space for your children to have uninterrupted access to you, and you look for teachable moments. Often a dad will hope, and maybe assume, his mere presence and proximity will accomplish
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