Bad Days Are Part of the Deal

Bad Days Are Part of the Deal

Bad Days Are Part of the Deal “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”— Winston Churchill You’re going to blow it. Snap at the kids. Zone out. Forget the game. Burn the toast. Miss bedtime.It happens. Welcome to...
Don’t Trash Talk Your Co-Parent

Don’t Trash Talk Your Co-Parent

Don’t Trash Talk Your Co-Parent They’re still your kid’s hero—even if they drive you nuts. “The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice.” – Peggy O’Mara You don’t have to like your ex. You don’t have to agree with them. But you do have to respect...
Character Over GPA

Character Over GPA

Character Over GPA “You can get all A’s and still flunk life.”— Walker Percy Let’s just say it: No one at the dinner table cares about your kid’s 4.3 weighted GPA. But they will care if your kid’s a jerk. Sure, grades matter. Colleges ask for transcripts, not...
Build the Fort. Always.

Build the Fort. Always.

Just build a blanket fort with your kids! It starts as a question:“Dad, can we build a fort?” You glance at the clock. It’s late. You’re tired. There’s laundry. Dishes. That email you still haven’t answered. Say yes anyway. Because you’re not just stacking couch...