When most homeowners think about updating their home, the first things that come to mind are paint colors, furniture, lighting, décor and maybe a Pinterest board that’s been evolving for years. Yes, those things matter, and they’re what makes a house feel personal and lived in. But here’s the part people don’t always think about: Some design decisions quietly work for you … [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...]
The Quiet Hero Behind The Miracle
February 20 was National Caregivers Day. I almost missed it. Two years and four months ago, I received a kidney transplant from a deceased donor. Before that, I spent two years on dialysis – three times a week, three to four hours each session. Life became about treatments, lab numbers and waiting. Waiting for a phone call. Waiting to feel better. Waiting to feel like … [Read more...]
The Winning Family: If Your Marriage Were a House, Would It Pass Inspection?
A friend once told me, “If your marriage can survive building a house together, it can survive anything.” After 34 years of marriage – and three home-building projects – my wife, Michelle, and I can confirm there’s a lot of truth in that statement. Building a house has a way of revealing what’s really there. It tests patience, communication, expectations and teamwork. You … [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...]
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