Practice Makes Progress

We all agree that no one wants to suffer or have their child suffer. We don't want bad things to happen or trouble to come our way, or our child's. Yet, what appears and feels like discomfort,...

How to Ask the Right Questions

“How was your day?” “Fine.” “What did you learn today?” “Nothing.” “Are you finished with your science project?” “No.” Being on the receiving end of one-word answers from adolescents is all too...

The On Ramp to Fall Semester 2020

Uncertainty’s lingered far longer than we expected. I, like you, want a giant slice of permanent normal. No sprinkles or bows required, only our lives, livelihood and school to open like it has for...

5 Simple Steps to Apologizing

A dad asked his daughter to give a handful of her M&Ms to her brother from the big bag she’d bought. She shook her head. Prompted again, her answer remained the same. Disparagingly, her dad...

Happy Father’s Day

“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me” Jim Valvano Thank You for Being an Incredible Dad The fabric of a dad’s life, your life, is woven together...

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