Years ago, while on a lengthy family road trip with my wife and three kids, I stopped at a convenience store to fill up with gas and to grab some snacks. I was so proud of our kids. They were so patient and behaved so well that I decided to surprise them with their favorite candy. My son, Luke, who was still in a car seat at the time, loved the candy called … [Read more...]
Family Shift: Two Words To Teach Your Kids
I remember a lesson my mom and dad taught me when I was growing up. Anytime someone said something kind or did something nice for me, if I failed to respond with the appropriate two words, my mom or dad would remind me by asking, “What do you say?” The expected response was “Thank you!” Sadly, we live in a world where we take so much for granted. Only in the U.S. … [Read more...]
Family Shift: Five-Star Family
When it comes to fine dining, luxurious hotel accommodations, or other forms of service or travel, there is nothing that gives validation, credibility and trust to a brand than when they receive The International Star Diamond Award. It is the most prestigious emblem of achievement and true quality – an award many strive for but few obtain. What if there were some upgrades … [Read more...]
Family Shift: The Pandemic of Peer Pressure
Any adult or parent reading this article can say that the world our children live in today is far different from the world we grew up in. In fact, with the technology of our smartphones, we now have access and exposure to just about everything you can imagine. With all the apps, gaming devices and platforms our kids have access to and communicate through, they are more … [Read more...]
Family Shift: Seven Be’s of Effective Parenting
Raising children is one of the most challenging yet rewarding joys and responsibilities we will ever have in life. However, the most significant disadvantage we have as parents is that our children are not robots. If they were robots, we would benefit from reading the operation manual on how to make them do what we want them to do. Fortunately, our children are uniquely … [Read more...]
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