Thanks to David Dixon of Smart Parenting (via Twitter) for bringing this short, very practical article to my attention. I have long encouraged parents to be very pro-active in engaging television and other electronic entertainment with their children. In fact, this was the topic of my doctoral dissertation – long Read more…
I recently referred to teens and tweens in a Twitter post, and promised a forthcoming blog post on why I hate the term “Tweens.” Here it is. If you are easily offended, you might want to stop reading now. If you think it is cute to pose your pre-teens as Read more…
Parents, if your child has a cell-phone, or if you are thinking of allowing your child to have a cell-phone – you really need to be aware of the power of this electronic portal. You may think, “But, it’s just a cell-phone. What’s the big deal?” Let me assure you, Read more…
This year was the first time I have ever really followed the College World Series. What a great year to start! Of course, I got into it because the boys from Baton Rouge were headed to Rosenblatt. And I’m so glad I followed the whole series. It was a really Read more…
“Unmerited favor.” For some reason, I remember that being the classic simple definition of grace I have heard over the years of my religious experience. I would always smile and nod, and offer my intellectual agreement with this two word explanation. But truthfully, “unmerited favor” just doesn’t connect with me Read more…
A friend shared this video with me, and I am so glad to have this forum to share it with you. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tG75lZQHZQ&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]
Sometimes I feel like I have to face life and its struggles all alone. Sometimes I isolate my self by believing I have to do it all on my own – and then I really feel alone. And I know there are many others feeling this way. I hear it Read more…
Thanks so much to Trey Morgan for sharing this one with the blogosphere! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMFuSCB4qxU[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLiXS02Mj7U[/youtube] Okay folks, here is a serious slice of American adolescence today. I haven’t seen the show yet, but guess what new series is running on MTV now? “16 and Pregnant” If you find this troubling in any way, I recommend reading the books by Ron Luce and Chap Clark Read more…
As I continue on my personal and professional quest for how to have the best possible marriage, I got a great lesson yesterday. It all started with a phone call… Well, actually, it started before the phone call, as you will see. I had just left a meeting with some Read more…