Aug 24 2009
Our kids’ teachers all have learning goals and lesson plans all outlined for our children’s development in the coming months. They are going to be very intention, deliberate, and persistent in leading our kids toward growth in these areas that have been chosen to facilitate their intellectual and social development. As a parent, have you [...]
Aug 18 2009
It is so important that we honor our word by following through on our promises. The more we grow as people of integrity and consistency, the more respect we tend to earn from others along the way. And this is certainly true with our children. Whether we have promised them a reward, a punishment, or [...]
Mar 19 2009
There is an insidious epidemic ravaging the families of America today. It is corrupting our young people, frustrating parents, and leading to terrible consequences. That epidemic… MySpace! Just kidding. And I’m not talking about drugs, school violence, teen sexual behavior, self-injury, domestic violence, divorce, fatherlessness, or golden parachutes, either, although these are all awful. (How [...]
Feb 28 2009
Today I will be speaking to a gathering of parents at a youth rally in Livingston, LA. I am so grateful for the opportunity to encourage, challenge, and equip these parents! Working with teens and their parents has become one of my great passions in life, and every opportunity is a genuine blessing. (Even when [...]
Feb 27 2009
Yesterday was my last day at my office in downtown Baton Rouge. Transitions can be difficult, and this one has been no exception. The last couple of weeks have run the spectrum of highs and lows, and all the hubbub has worn me out. My fellow counselors have made it very clear how much they [...]
Feb 09 2009
If you haven’t read my previous five posts on ways to increase your peace, I would encourage you to do so before proceeding. Now that we are coming down the home stretch, my remaining five suggestions are going to really go to your core. I hope they do. Because that is where you really need [...]
Feb 05 2009
Yesterday, I began a series of 10 proven ways to increase your peace. As promised, here is a second clear way to nurture a life of greater serenity and calm. 2. Take time to calm down before trying to “correct” anyone. This includes your children, your spouse (use caution correcting your spouse anytime!), your employees, [...]
Aug 31 2008
Just a quick note to let everyone (who isn’t a Facebook friend) know we are staying in Baton Rouge and bracing for Gustav, as of 9:30 Sunday night. My family, along with my fellow South Louisianians are grateful for your prayers. I’ll be posting again as soon as I can after the storm passes. With [...]
May 15 2008
A couple nights ago, my wife and I had an intense extended discussion about several points of different perspective, with which we both have very strong emotional connections. Well, I guess some might call that a fight. Two mornings later, I am extremely grateful for two things in particular that I see growing in each [...]
Apr 21 2008
Okay, in fairness to my Marriage 1.0 and 1.1 posts, this one challenges a “funny” email from a male perspective. Here is the email, followed by my comments: “Earl and Bubba (feel free to insert Boudreaux and Thibodeaux if that works better for you) are quietly sitting in a boat fishing, chewing, and drinking beer, [...]
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