(Based on my 8/31 WAFB Parenting 101 interview) When is the right age to start talking with your kids about drugs and alcohol? Whenever a situation presents itself, whether in "real life" or on screen, where the

Thank you, Rick Warren, for clobbering my shins with this inspired message! (Be sure to click on the link to read Pastor Warren's full message.) 1. Stop making excuses. 2. Start today. 3. Establish a planned routine.

So, I just heard about Scott Ginsberg's (The Nametag Guy) new book, "-able: 35 Strategies for Increasing the Probability of Success in Business and in Life." And with it, he is challenging folks like me to create

John Rosemond is such an inspired and inspiring authority on parenting well.  And we have the opportunity to hear him LIVE in Baton Rouge in a month!!! Check out the details and register here.

Here's a little sneak peak of the parenting seminar I will be sharing on Saturday, July 24 at Zachary Church of Christ from 9-11 am (call 225-654-5993 to register, childcare and lunch provided): At its core, parenting

I will never forget the tension and anxiety that permeated my house and family as I crossed the bridge from ignorance to knowledge regarding the fundamentals of sex.  Let me take you on a quick trip back

The world class athletes stand on wobbly legs, sweating profusely and wondering when this nightmare drill will end.  Some are doubled over at the goal line, retching, coughing, sputtering, and moaning.  Others have their bodies steeled and

It is very good to have a plan.  Just don't hold it too tightly. Six days and seven nights at Disney World.  Four parks, plus a special shopping district, and multiple resorts with additional minor attractions.  Special

The American Idol Experience is WAY better than karaoke! Unfortunately, Disney has a total stranglehold on pictures of this experience, so this snapshot will have to suffice. If you know me well at all, you know I

[caption id="attachment_1636" align="alignleft" width="409" caption="(Never even considered putting Shep on this one, although he LOVED watching this thrill ride!)"][/caption] Parents aren't always right, but we know more than our children.  We need to lead. My son is