Does your marriage feel like a competition? Like you're constantly focused on who's right and who's wrong? Stephen Covey wrote: "The question of who's winning in a marriage is a ridiculous question. If both people aren't winning, both are losing." How will you spend time today working WITH your spouse rather than against them?
It is natural to see January 1st as a new beginning in your family, a fresh start. To this point you have thought about your goals and faced forward with recharged inspiration. This is your chance to make changes that can improve your life and the lives of those around you, but be careful: Don't … Continue reading The Baby With the Bath Water
Part of planning for a new year must involve reflecting on the year that is ending. Remember how you feel today - take inventory of 2016 in all six focus factor areas and track your progress in each. How are you measurably tracking your focus factors? Here are some ideas for ways to to gauge progress: Food: … Continue reading 2016 Focus Factor Tracking
Learned a lot about parenting by reading "Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters" by Dr. Meg Meeker. We highly recommend her books and her blog: https://megmeekermd.com/blog/fatherhood-in-america-what-growing-pains-can-teach-us/ Enjoy!
10 Classic Parenting Tips That Stand the Test of Time via metroparent.com Tips include giving LOTS of love and allowing room to be human! Everyone parents slightly different, but these gave me some good reminders, such as “never make a rule or consequence you can’t or won’t enforce" and "what you do matters."
Do you find you spend a lot of time focusing on the perceived negatives in your parenting? Watch this video and hear how a child may see things differently: https://youtu.be/T3WC58czpRc I am blessed beyond words to have two great moms, and to be married to an exceptional mother and model for my daughter. Thank you … Continue reading Moms Rock!
The year-round regional market or ANY local market is a perfect place to find food for our focus factor goals! #shoplocal #foodasmedicine
"My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person: He believed in me." - Jim Valvano
A lot to be thankful for this year, especially: My wife and I starting new jobs, both of which we enjoy doing everyday! Our good health. My father coming out of a serious car accident with minor scratches. Our daughter growing into a smart, independent little girl, learning all the time. Our growing relationship. My … Continue reading Thanksgiving
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