There are many changes that occur when raising kids. One is when they stop calling you “daddy” and just shorten it to “dad.” In general, even this small change signals a transition as they move into pre-teen and then teen years. As a dad, here are some — happens to be 12 – questions that I [...]
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Linking to Your Father and Forward
Maybe it is a warning or a blessing, but you can see what is being carried forward in your sons and daughters. And, you may not be the one who notices, but those around you will. As Father’s Day approaches, I know there are elements of my dad in me, in both my actions and [...]
Returning to Normal When Things Are Abnormal
When the headline lands on your lap, how do you return to normal? When someone in your family faces unknown challenges ahead, how do you return to normal? These are the questions we are struggling with now. My brother was in an explosion which has altered his life beyond what I could ever imagine. At [...]
Have You Lived a Newspaper Headline?
Do you ever read the newspaper with shock at the unbelievable tragedies? You read, you feel, you may even say a little prayer for those involved. What do you do when it happens to your family? Unfortunately, we are facing that right now with my brother. He was in an explosion which happened recently. When [...]
I Was There – The Night Santa Came to Our Home on the Farm
One Christmas Eve on the farm, many years ago, a driving snow storm changed our Christmas tradition but created a crisp moment which I will always remember. It was a moment of true belief.
Planting the Seed
Reverb 10 Prompt: Wisdom. What was the wisest decision you made this year, and how did it play out? Raising teens is liking planting a seed in a storm. You do not know if it takes hold yet, later on, it grows into something wonderful. Making decisions knowing this helps.
A Moment Which I Felt Most Alive – 2010
Pick one moment during which you felt most alive this year. Describe it in vivid detail (texture, smells, voices, noises, colors). Driving Big Sur along the Pacific coast and enjoying lunch at Ventana with my family – what else is more important?
Stop Your Parent’s Bad Parenting Habits
No one is perfect. What we learn from each other is critical. We need to take the time to understand our parent’s bad habits and commit to change, to do things different. This is true in both parenting a child and developing our relationship with our spouse.
Admiring the Perfect June Cleaver Family
Barbara Billingsley died on Saturday, and she will always be known for her role as the Mom, June Cleaver, in Leave It to Beaver. She was the perfect Mom with the perfect family. Even though it seems that some families are perfect, they are not. It is impossible to have a perfect family.
The Fresh Start of a New School Year
A new school year, a fresh start. That is the great thing about the beginning a brand new school year. Maintaining and encouraging the renewed spirit is essential. Doing this is always a challenge.
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