I’m sure you’ve read articles admonishing you to live each day as if it were your last day on earth. In that context, we are oftentimes made to feel guilty for: Fussing at the kids about not picking up their toys Focusing on keeping the house neat and clean Investing so much time in our … Continue reading If Today is My Last Day on Earth
Tag: children
Giving your child unfair advantage
This world is a tough place, especially for kids. If you've made the decision to have a child, I'm confident you want to give them every advantage that you can. But one of the most important advantages parents can give their children seems to have gotten lost over the last 10+ years. If you want … Continue reading Giving your child unfair advantage
Protecting Children From Negative Experiences
One of the major flaws parents have been making for at least the last thirty years (and perhaps the past fifty) is in trying to protect their children against experiencing any negative emotions, like disappointment. As a result we have had (at least) two generations of adults who are not very well equipped with how … Continue reading Protecting Children From Negative Experiences
You Can Be Successful in the World and Successful with Your Family, Too
It seems like it's axiomatic that if you are successful in your career that it will come at the expense of your family life. We are frequently told of highly successful individuals who walk away from their career in order to devote more time to their families. The unspoken message is that it is impossible … Continue reading You Can Be Successful in the World and Successful with Your Family, Too
The Two Most Important Things All Children Need
Number One – To Know They Are Loved. This forms the basis for a child's sense of self. They need to be both told and shown they are loved. You cannot overdo this one. Sometimes men will tell me saying I love you to their child is something they are not comfortable doing. Usually their … Continue reading The Two Most Important Things All Children Need
Don’t Be Absent When You Are Present
Of the many striking traits of Jesus, one that amazes me is that he never seemed to be in a hurry. Though he was involved in doing the most important work that has ever been done on earth, he was never in a rush. It seems that wherever Jesus found himself, he acted like that … Continue reading Don’t Be Absent When You Are Present
My Mother’s Father: A Deliberate and Gentle Life (via Docellie’s Blog)
I ran across this tho'tful blog. It speaks of the power of influence grandparents have. Very fitting for Father's Day. This Father's day, my mind does not go to my late father who literally ran himself into an early grave by overdoing anything and everything he did. God rest his soul; he lived addictively and … Continue reading My Mother’s Father: A Deliberate and Gentle Life (via Docellie’s Blog)
THE BUTTON JAR
My mother was quite a good seamstress. She made shirts for me and my brothers, dresses for herself and my sister, and even sport coats for us boys for Sunday-go-to-meetin’ clothes. There were times she “took in” sewing; making clothes for other people. Watching in fascination with my chin on my hands, her Singer sewing … Continue reading THE BUTTON JAR
Stories With Heart 