Apr
30
2007

Roger Butner
Although I’ve never been to medical school, people come to my office every day for cardiology exams. Most of the time, they don’t even know they have a heart condition, but the symptoms have finally compelled them to seek help. And their complaints sound something like this:
He just doesn’t listen to me!
She really [...]
Tags: books, discipline, HOPE, marriage / relationships, respect
Apr
27
2007

Roger Butner
I’ll be posting some more of my own thoughts later this weekend, but for now, I’ve just got to pass this along.
My good friend, Troy, just told me about this book. It’s called “The Dangerous Book for Boys” by Conn & Hal Iggulden, two brothers from the UK. It has become a runaway best [...]
Tags: manhood, parenting
Apr
25
2007

Roger Butner
Click here to access my list of recommended reading for self-injury. Also, there are several links to helpful websites under the section of “self-injury links” on the right side column of my website.
Tags: adolescence, self-injury, teens
Apr
24
2007

Roger Butner
Check out my Parenting 101 page to see my latest interview and read the Q & A regarding children/adolescents and self-injury.
Tags: adolescence, family, media, parenting, self-injury, teens
Apr
23
2007

Roger Butner
Well, I knew Earth Day 2007 was coming this week, but I didn’t realize it was yesterday. When it dawned on me today, I felt a bit disappointed I had done nothing to officially mark the day – although I continue to work at being mindful of caring for our planet, people, and resources [...]
Tags: camp, family, nature
Apr
21
2007

Roger Butner
This week, my family and I will be fasting. Not just any old fast, either. This one will really hit where it hurts – it’s National TV Turnoff Week! See last year’s post to appreciate the implications of this. The good news is, my son has developed a much greater love of the outdoors – [...]
Tags: family, HOPE, media, parenting
Apr
20
2007

Roger Butner
Thanks to a client of mine, I was introduced to this amazing artist and song this week. The artist’s name is Nancy White, and the song is “Momnipotent.” Following are the lyrics. Two things struck me hard enough in this song to compel me to share it as my blog offering for the week. First, [...]
Tags: family, parenting
Apr
13
2007

Roger Butner
My good friend, Blaine, the youth minister at our church, has informed me that I am the one out of the loop. MySpace is still big, but Facebook is rapidly becoming the big boy on the online community block.
Tags: adolescence, community, facebook, media, parenting, social networking, teens
Apr
13
2007

Roger Butner
If you are not familiar with MySpace, you are out of the loop. If you are a parent of children under the age of 25 or so, and you are not familiar with MySpace…Do not pass Go. Do not collect $200. Stop right now and take time to get educated. A good parent tutorial is [...]
Tags: adolescence, community, facebook, media, parenting, social networking, teens
Apr
08
2007

Roger Butner
Many of you were in the same place I was at some point today (Easter Sunday) - at church. The celebration of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead is the central hope and foundation of the Christian faith. His new life brings the promise of new life to us today, to all who call on his name [...]
Tags: family, HOPE