Messages, posts, updates, pictures, videos, and other data streams roll non-stop on social networks every second of every minute of every day. One of the largest contributors of this digital information is kids, specifically teens. There’s really no way you could keep up with the conversation if you wanted to. No way you could tie […]
Top 5 Unwritten Rules of the Road
My daughter recently started driving. This is obviously a significant moment in our lives and something for which I have mixed emotions. While I’m looking forward to her having the independence to drive herself places (and the bonus of me not having to), I also have apprehension and worry as she hits the road. It’s […]
Binders Keepers – 6 Ways to Keep Kids Organized for School
As kids start to get back to school and assignments start to mount, it’s important to establish strategies that allow them to stay ahead of the curve. This post was a result of trying to help my kids last year during final exams. During that time, it became abundantly clear I needed to reinforce a […]
Top Two Reasons You Should NOT Take Your Young Kids to Disney
As new parents, or even grizzled veteran parents, one of the things you often look forward to is taking that obligatory trip to Disney World or Disneyland for your kids. In fact, you could insert any or all of the major theme parks surrounding the Disney empire including Sea World and Universal Studios. For this […]
What Makes a Fantasy Football League Epic?
As we enter fantasy football season, it’s important to step back and take stock in your current fantasy football league. What are your plans for this coming yeare? Are you randomly joining a league where you know no one? Or are you in a league that you’ve been a part of for 15 years? Regardless […]
36 Things Every Parent Needs to Tell Their Kids
Here is a list of 36 things every parent should say to their kid, preferably more than once. Each of these words and phrases may be simple in structure, but can be substantial when received by your kids. 1. I love you This one is pretty self explanatory, but needs to be said. And, it […]
Have You Lost Control of Your Family Photos?
Think back to your family photo album. You would take pictures, get the film developed at the local store, then place them on the sticky pages in your photo album. You’d capture all the great memories and create something that would be lasting. Something you could easily find at any moment, open up, and take […]
9 Things Not to Do on an Airplane
Are there certain things you find incredibly annoying when flying? Maybe you are guilty of doing one, or more, of these things when you are on an airplane. Let’s take a minute to review a list of things you should stop doing on an airplane for the sake of other travelers. 1. Don’t put your […]
Could Your Kid be the Next Internet Mogul?
Kids and the Virtual Economy – A Blessing and a Curse I was in a discussion yesterday with a colleague at work and it got me thinking. We covered a gamut of topics as we moved from one area of conversation to the next. During our talk he started to reflect on the days when […]
Honor Your Word – Even If It’s Only Practice
My youngest daughter loves for me to attend her soccer practices. I think she genuinely feels connected with me enjoys the daddy-daughter bonding. Of course I love every minute of it too. Her first words after I let her know that she has practice on a given day are inevitably, “are you taking me?” Just the […]
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