May
03
2011

Roger Butner
Time to get back into blog rhythm… I’m not even sure where I’m going to go with this post, but I have to write about the experience. My family and I are currently making plans for another Disney World trip. Right now, the primary decisions to made involve rooms – which resort and what type [...]
Tags: character, leadership, manhood, parenting, spiritual formation, teaching, the journey
Mar
22
2011

Roger Butner
For those of you who are not my Facebook friends, here are some pictures from Shep and my great fishing adventure last week…
Tags: family, manhood, nature, spiritual formation, teaching, the journey
Mar
11
2011

Roger Butner
These images represent joy. They are snapshots of diligence and reward. But most importantly, they are pictures of faith in action! Yesterday, I took Shep on a fishing “trip” to the local YMCA catch and release pond, where I hoped to share a couple of hours or so of good father-son bonding. I suppose my [...]
Tags: family, HOPE, leadership, manhood, nature, parenting, spiritual formation, teaching, the journey
Feb
22
2011

Roger Butner
Sorry about the audio. I’m still trying to figure out the best way to go from my DVR to computer/internet. This was my first attempt with just a straight video recording of the TV.
Tags: family, leadership, parenting, teaching
Feb
22
2011

Roger Butner
Let’s start with two fundamental concepts on which I am building this blog post (and the interview I did on WAFB)… 1. Helping kids develop athletic skill and excellence is a good thing, and I believe it is generally a far better gift to them than just buying them more video games, toys, or other [...]
Tags: character, family, leadership, parenting, teaching
Jan
22
2011

Roger Butner
Picking right up where we left off… On Sunday morning Chemaine wasn’t feeling well, so Shep and I headed off to church in my truck. Father-son time with our church family. Worshiping God, studying His Word, building relationships, good coffee, fun play – should be great! In the midst of singing and talking with Shep [...]
Tags: character, discipline, family, freedom, leadership, manhood, media, parenting, screamfree, spiritual formation, teaching, the journey
Dec
28
2010

Roger Butner
I hope you had the pleasure of sharing Christmas with your family this year. Sharing gifts with our children – watching their joy erupt as they rip open presents and try out new toys and games – is a rich gift from God. I am thankful He blessed me with another such year with my [...]
Tags: media, parenting, teaching, the journey
Oct
05
2010

Roger Butner
(Thanks to WAFB Channel 9 for inviting me to share this message with their viewers!) Click here to watch WAFB bullying interview with Dr. Butner Q. Is bullying becoming a worse problem in our society today? If so, why? A. YES! It is clearly becoming a growing epidemic among us. I believe the most significant [...]
Tags: blogging, character, culture, facebook, friends, media, parenting, personal responsibility, respect, social networking, teaching, teens, texting, twitter
Sep
27
2010

Roger Butner
Hoping you can somehow forever avoid talking to your kids about sex? You aren’t alone. But you also need to face your fears, say a prayer, dig deep, and dive in with your kids. You may want to start with this post about having the Tough Talks with kids. As promised in my Parenting 101 [...]
Tags: compasses, media, parenting, personal responsibility, sex, teaching
Sep
01
2010

Roger Butner
I just found out about this book and author yesterday, so I have not yet read it. However, she has my attention, and I want to bring her to yours. Here is her website. I will keep you posted on what I discover. For now, here is the book summary: “Based on the National Study [...]
Tags: adolescence, books, culture, spiritual formation, teaching, teens