Kids are moving away.
I valued my time with my grandparents on both sides. We were fortunate; they lived near us all our lives. One of the hardest things in life as a parent is watching our kids and grandkids move away. Our oldest two—one’s [...]
Does your teen seem brain-damaged?
I’m going to be blunt here. If you’ve ever tried arguing with a teenager, you quickly realize that they don’t always use the best logic in the world. It can be frustrating. Sometimes I’m sure you wonder if their elevator [...]
Parents, we need to have some guts!
One of the saddest parenting stories in the Bible is that of the Priest Eli. His two sons were off the chart greedy and immoral. All Eli did was talk to them. So, God judged Eli and his family for not taking action. As [...]
It’s divide and conquer all the time
Deep down, our kids really want us parents to be in love and on the same page. But, they’re also little sinners and they want their own way. So, sometimes they’ll pit Mom against Dad saying things like, “But Mom said” [...]
It’s a free country. I can say what I want!
Can you? While the First Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees free speech, I guarantee you that if you say something publicly using negative words to describe a race or social behavior, you’ll quickly realize that is TRUE, but [...]
Communication filters. What are they?
Most of us have communication filters. It’s something in your head that prevents you from saying what’s on your mind because you knew if you did, it wouldn’t be good. You could offend somebody. It might be incorrect, requiring a [...]
Afterthoughts—they have it rough.
My wife and I have four kids. They’re thirty-three, thirty, twenty-nine, and sixteen. Yep, sixteen. Yes, we planned it. Not an afterthought at all. But, because she’s adopted, she thinks we love her brother and sisters more. Why? In her [...]
Don’t let your kids divide and conquer you.
Deep down, our kids really want Mom and Dad to be in love and on the same page. But, sometimes, they test us. They go to one or the other and complain about our spouses. Don’t get mad, though. Listen. [...]
Do you understand your teens?
If your answer is yes, please tell me your secret! I have gone around and around with my kids trying to figure out what makes them tick. There are times I can’t believe what actually comes out of their mouths. [...]
Haven’t heard from your grandkids?
Are you like me? Do you wish your grandkids would call you every once in a while? Can I give you a piece of advice? Call THEM. Why do we expect young people who can't remember to brush their teeth, [...]