How to Raise an Emotionally Healthy Daughter
I recently talked about how to raise an emotionally healthy son. While it is difficult today, it is not impossible. The same is true for girls. You can raise an [...]
Marie Kondo and the Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up Your Parenting
In 2014, Japanese author and organization expert Marie Kondo released the English translation of her best-selling book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. Since then, the book has sold more [...]
How to Raise an Emotionally Healthy Son
Raising a boy in America today is no easy task. With social media, video games, mixed messages about masculinity and what it means to be a man, our boys have [...]
Good Dads Have This One Thing In Common
Several years ago, the story of a father and son swept the nation and touched our hearts--the story of Team Hoyt, a father-son duo who ran triathlons, marathons and even [...]
How Online Shopping Can Help You Teach Your Kids About the True Meaning of Christmas
It is no surprise that the U.S. is a consumer-focused society. This is never more evident than during the holidays. Last year, shoppers spent $7.9 billion on Black Friday and [...]
Historic Turnout by Young Voters Means Big Responsibility for Parents
America has just witnessed a historic midterm election. Voter turnout, tension, anxiety, and excitement were all at an all-time high. Many states are reporting a higher voter turnout during this [...]
Should you talk to your child about mass shootings and bomb threats? Absolutely. Here’s why.
It has been a tragic and stressful week in our country. First there was an attempted bombing spree leaving many people in danger and the authorities in confusion. Then a [...]
How you talk about politics around your kids matters. Here’s why.
Tuesday was National Voter Registration Day. With midterm elections coming up in November, citizens are being encouraged to vote and participate in our democratic process. It’s tempting to overlook children [...]
Senator John McCain: A Hero to His Country and, More Importantly, His Family
This past Saturday, our nation lost senator, presidential candidate and decorated war hero John McCain. Senator McCain, like any other political figure, had supporters and critics throughout the years on [...]