This post was originally published in October of 2016 but it rings especially true today, in face of the protests that are taking place against police violence. Black Lives Matter. There should be justice and racial equality. Reform is needed to bring this about for BIPOC communities. Racism is wrong. We all need to be anti […]
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Caring For Elderly Parents And Avoiding Caregiver Burnout
There are many people who are part of “the sandwich generation.” You know, stuck in the middle of caring for kids under 18, and caring for elderly parents at the same time. For most, that is a recipe for caregiver burnout or at least tons of stress. While we may love our children and our […]
What Is An Attitude Of Gratitude And How To Help Kids Develop One
I truly believe that our attitude in life influences our lives in very real concrete ways. It also determines the joy (or lack of joy) we experience. The way we think about things determines our actions and therefore our results. I know of no surer way to happiness than having an attitude of gratitude. Today, […]
Teaching Kids About Money And Financial Responsibility
Oddly there are very few financial classes offered in most high schools. Financial education for kids is often neglected in any formal setting. It is therefore imperative that we as parents are responsible for teaching children about finances. However, many parents are unsure of what they should be teaching their kids about money and how to […]
Dream Board Ideas to Maximize Your Full Potential
I am bringing you a little inspiration for the new year. With a few simple steps, you can make your first vision board full of new ideas for long term goals. Sixteen year old CEO Maya S. Penn who was featured on the Oprah Winfrey SuperSoul 100 List will show you how. She is founder […]
Three Tips To Teach Reliability For Kids
The road to being a great man starts with being a good boy! The journey to responsibility starts with small steps early in life. And that journey often begins with three great core principles. Dependability, accountability, and reliability. All three are pretty much the same thing. When you break them down and they all come back to the same […]
Boy Scouts: Fun Activities That Build Character
As a parent of a 9 year old boy, I am always on the look out for fun activities for boys. That is one of the reasons I love Boy Scouts of America. Their Cub Scout division makes it easy for me to find fun activities to do with my son. They are always having some […]