Years ago, my wife, Michelle, and I went to Stetson University to visit our kids while they were attending a summer camp. During the afternoons, the kids got to enjoy recreation. One of the more popular activities during recreation was a long slip ‘n’ slide they had set up that was covered with soap and water. As you can imagine, the kids had a blast running and sliding onto … [Read more...]
Family Shift: 4 Stages of Parenting
It’s been said parenting is simple, but it’s not easy! Raising children is one of the most challenging yet rewarding joys and responsibilities we will ever have in life. However, the greatest challenge is that our children don’t come with instructions. It’s not like you can go to Parenting University and get a degree in raising children before you have … [Read more...]
Family Shift: Helping Your Child Discover Their True Identity
Our family loves to play around with the videos and pictures we take of ourselves and each other from our smartphones. The endless filters can make you look and sound hilarious. From images that make you look old, to having long hair, no hair, big lips to strange things coming out of your ears, nose, and mouth. These apps have given us many opportunities to laugh at ourselves … [Read more...]
Family Shift: How to Create a Healthy Family Culture
One of my all-time favorite quotes is by the legendary speaker and author Zig Ziglar. He said, “It’s just as difficult to reach a destination you don’t have as it is to come back from a place you’ve never been.” In other words, how can you arrive at your preferred destination or desired outcome if you don’t know where you’re going? The same is true for your marriage and … [Read more...]
Family Shift: How to Get on the Same Page in Your Marriage
I have always been fascinated by watching the teamwork of rowing. At first glance, it doesn’t look all that impressive watching eight people sitting on their “rears” going backward. However, the alignment, synchrony and precision of all eight blades hitting the water at the exact same time flawlessly is pretty impressive as they glide across the water. It’s the perfect … [Read more...]
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