Here is a list of 36 things every parent should say to their kid, preferably more than once. Each of these words and phrases may be simple in structure, but can be substantial when received by your kids. 1. I love you This one is pretty self explanatory, but needs to be said. And, it […]
Could Your Kid be the Next Internet Mogul?
Kids and the Virtual Economy – A Blessing and a Curse I was in a discussion yesterday with a colleague at work and it got me thinking. We covered a gamut of topics as we moved from one area of conversation to the next. During our talk he started to reflect on the days when […]
Honor Your Word – Even If It’s Only Practice
My youngest daughter loves for me to attend her soccer practices. I think she genuinely feels connected with me enjoys the daddy-daughter bonding. Of course I love every minute of it too. Her first words after I let her know that she has practice on a given day are inevitably, “are you taking me?” Just the […]
Can You Focus?
“You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus” – Mark Twain Focus. Something that escapes most of us. For entrepreneurs trying to start a business online, grow your social presence, or build a platform, it can be your downfall. By nature, you are a beast with a wandering mind and […]
The Conflict of Coloring Outside the Lines
Were you one of those kids that would take great pride and effort in making sure you colored within the lines? Or were you the kid that rushed to get it done and didn’t care how it looked as long as it was done? This had me thinking the other day as I was sitting […]
Never Be Afraid to Admit You Don’t Know
There is no shame in not knowing something. For some people, that’s hard to admit and even harder to do something about. Whether it’s ego, stubbornness, or just plain apathy they just don’t dive below the surface. My oldest daughter is in the home stretch of the long process toward gaining her driver’s license. One […]
Stubbornness to Do It All
As fathers we should have unyielding drive to do all for our kids. We should be unrelenting and passionate in how we approach their activities and should sweep all distractions and obstacles to the side as we push forward with stubbornness and eyes affixed sternly to the end goal. Since I was a kid I’ve […]
Have You Failed to Prepare Your Child for the Real World?
The other night my oldest daughter said something that caught me a little off guard. I was sitting at the kitchen counter and she was standing on the opposite side in your typical teen-with-phone stance – head down, leg kicked to the side, and randomly muttering. Our conversation evolved to the subject of life after […]
How Do You Take Unique Experiences and Inspire Your Kids?
I spent roughly the first 16 years of my life in Wyoming. As you may or may not know, there really isn’t much to do in Wyoming beyond watching the grass grow. I moved to the Washington, DC area in high school and haven’t looked back. Living in a major metropolitan area, many opportunities to […]
Sacrifice for Your Kids
Sacrifice. “When I hear people talk about juggling, or the sacrifices they make for their children, I look at them like they’re crazy, because ‘sacrifice’ infers that there was something better to do than being with your children.” – Chris Rock As a parent you often find yourself sacrificing for your kids. However, the quote […]