Our Kids Need Us
Posted: December 2, 2011 Filed under: Parenting 2 Comments »
We’ve all been sick this week, but it has given me an opportunity to witness something powerful in action. That is, our kids need AND want us.
When it was my Wonderful Wife’s turn to be sick, she was holed up in the bedroom trying to sleep, recover, and chill. The kid’s thoughts were never far from her – they are used to having her around 24/7 and it is disconcerting to be disconnected from her.
Occupy Your Family
Posted: November 5, 2011 Filed under: Parenting, Thoughts Leave a comment »Occupy the heart of your family; spend time, be an example, and have presence.
- Time: Without time, quality and quantity time, your family doesn’t know you exist.
- Example: Your vision, your direction, and your actions speak louder than your words or intentions.
- Presence: Your presence speaks love, acceptance, and value.
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Five Strategies to Help Your Kids Hear You
Posted: October 24, 2011 Filed under: Parenting, Thoughts 1 Comment »
I think my parents would be amazed to hear me say I learned something from them. Oh sure, they taught me to make a bed, tie my shoes, and be polite – but what about the truly big things? I actually learned a few of them. Unfortunately, I was about 25 before they sunk in – and had already failed miserably.
My Dad always said, “Don’t wish your life away.” For instance, don’t wish you were 16 so you could drive; don’t wish you were 21 so you can drink; don’t wish you were 25 so your insurance will be cheaper; and so on…. After a lifetime of wishing I was 16, 18, 21, and 25 – I finally figured out what he meant. He was right!
