Carving out consistent one-on-one time with your kids is one of the best ways to stay in your child’s life. Your child wants a unique connection to you. They want… Read More

I had an 'aha' moment a few years ago.  It was many years in the making, so let me save you some years and frustration if I can. In fact,… Read More

I have this reluctant realization in my life... I usually only change when the pain of the status quo is greater than the pain associated with change. I wish it… Read More

I love new year's resolutions, but some of them have melted away by now.  And if not, give it till June.  Most resolutions get broken or only partially realized. I'm… Read More

Most of us feel a push-pull tension at Christmas.  We realize our kids have a lot, but we don't want them to miss out.  Many of us buy generously for… Read More

We've developed some Christmas traditions over the years.  My wife Toni makes a gingerbread house with the kids and bakes candy cane cookies.  I always read the Christmas story with… Read More

None of us likes to be controlled, but there's something inside almost every parent that's a little controlling. When my kids were toddlers, I thought I would forever be able… Read More

More than 50% of the time, parents and children from the same family disagree about what activities are meaningful. That's according to the National KidsDay Meaningful Time Survey, conducted by… Read More

Every parent is a working parent.  And a lot of us know sleep is important.  We’ve heard about the different types of sleep cycles that we go through (ideally) several… Read More

An Ancestry.com survey uncovers some surprising results, including: Young Americans are looking to their roots – 83 percent of 18- to 34-years-old are interested in learning their family history. Following… Read More