The rush of the holidays has passed, routines are restarting, and life is settling back into its normal rhythm. For many families, this is the moment when good intentions meet real life. Schedules fill back up. Responsibilities return. And the question quietly surfaces: Are we living the way we want to live – or just reacting to whatever comes next? Because here’s the truth … [Read more...]
The Winning Family: What Kids Really Want for Christmas (and It’s Not More Stuff)
Every December, parents find themselves asking the same question: “Why does the season that’s supposed to bring peace feel so exhausting?” It’s almost ironic. The holidays promise joy and connection – yet for many families, December has become the most stressful month of the year. Maybe the real problem isn’t that parents aren’t doing enough. Maybe the problem is that we’re … [Read more...]
The Winning Family: When Easy Isn’t Worth It: Guiding Your Kids Through Hard Conversations
We are living in a dark world where there are so many senseless acts of violence that are having a profound impact on our nation and on our children. The recent assassination of public figure Charlie Kirk, a leader many young people look up to and follow, has left communities heartbroken and unsettled. When tragedy comes to someone admired, especially by youth, the impact runs … [Read more...]
The Winning Family: Parents: Stop Trying to Win
Why Unity, Not Competition, Is the Real Key to Raising Strong Kids A few years ago, my in-laws came to visit us in Orlando. Wanting to show them something beyond the theme parks, we took everyone canoeing at Wekiwa Springs – crystal-clear water, tall cypress trees, and wildlife around every bend. Our kids jumped in one canoe, my in-laws in another, and my wife, … [Read more...]
The Winning Family: Why Straight A’s Shouldn’t Be the Goal This Year (and What Should Be Instead)
Ready or not, the new school year is here! Backpacks are being packed, routines are falling back into place, and families everywhere are gearing up for the mad dash of early mornings, lunchboxes, homework and after-school activities. As the school year kicks off, many parents are asking their kids that familiar question: “So, what are your goals for this year?” If your kids … [Read more...]
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