Have you ever played with one of those Velcro dartboards? You throw the soft ball covered with Velcro toward the target, and the moment it hits, it sticks. Hundreds of tiny hooks grab the surface and hold it in place. In many ways, that same experience can happen with our kids. They get stuck in life. One disappointing grade becomes, “I’m not smart.” One awkward social … [Read more...]
The Winning Family: Stacking Wins
How Small Parenting Moments Create Big Family Momentum Most parents want to win at home. They want strong relationships with their kids. They want a peaceful home. They want their children to grow up with confidence, character, resilience and purpose. But many parents get discouraged because they assume winning at home requires one big breakthrough, one major … [Read more...]
The Winning Family: Helping Your Child Quiet Their Inner Critic
I’ll never forget the day my dad pulled into our driveway with a brand-new sports car – a Datsun 280ZX. Back then, it was a dream car. Silver and blue, T-top roof, plush interior – it was sharp. But what amazed me most was not how it looked or how fast it could go. It was the fact that it could talk. This was long before Siri, Alexa or GPS. But that car had a calm female … [Read more...]
The Winning Family: Walking Your Kids Through Life’s Disappointments
One of the hardest parts of parenting is realizing that no matter how much you love your child, you cannot protect them from every heartbreak. When they are little, you can often soothe their pain with a hug, a few comforting words or just simply being near. But as they grow older, the disappointments grow deeper. Dreams fall apart. Life changes suddenly. Tragedy comes … [Read more...]
“Are We Raising Successful Kids – or Strong Ones?
Five questions that could redefine how we raise our kids. Across the country, childhood is beginning earlier – and ending faster. Elementary students carry schedules that once belonged to teenagers. Middle schoolers are now worrying about résumés. High school students are juggling academics, athletics, arts, leadership roles, community service hours, and the quiet … [Read more...]
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