We all have parenting dreams of well-adjusted, talented children. We want to see our kids have good friends, do well at school and be involved in other activities. However as we pursue these good things it is easy for even the most loving parent to have a critical and negative parenting style. Parenting through Negativity [...] Continue reading → 
Raising kids has been such an incredible experience. Prior to becoming a dad I had all kinds of fears about raising kids. Honestly I had fears about every stage that kids grow through including the teen years. I knew that raising kids would be the toughest thing I had ever done. As I would dream [...] Continue reading → 
Drinking water although simple can be so difficult to do. For years I knew the benefits of drinking water and knew that I was not drinking water enough. The taste was okay but there was always something that tasted better. Not until about nine months ago did I figure out the secret for drinking water consistently. [...] Continue reading → 
After doing the Dr. Oz 3 Day Cleanse I had a strong desire to do a protein powder breakfast shake. I had two concerns though as I thought about a protein powder breakfast shake. The first concern was cost and the second was that I wanted it to be easy to make. Either of these [...] Continue reading → 
Do you have insecurities? Of course you do! So does your husband or wife. Do you know what their insecurities are? Every one of us has insecurities. Some of us have more insecurities than others and each of us allow our insecurities to affect us differently. One thing is the same though our insecurities make [...] Continue reading → 
This weeks marriage and parenting highlights some of the more difficult sides of marriage and parenting. I hope that these articles will help you as you pursue being an excellent parent and spouse. Surviving the Daily Parenting Grind: Parenting is tough and it takes a lot of work. Everyday is different and kids can wear [...] Continue reading → 
This afternoon I came home from work on the first hot day of the season seeing our four kids and a friend running their first small business. It was a lemonade stand! I imagine most of us did them as kids. Alexa mentioned it the first time a week ago and today they followed through [...] Continue reading → 
Amy and I recently did the Dr. Oz 3 day detox cleanse. Amy had mentioned to me that she would like to do it and I piped up and said “I’m in!” We both had different reasons for doing it but both of us wanted to do a cleanse. We both want to be healthier and [...] Continue reading → This weeks marriage and parenting highlights you some tech help with apps for your kids, a challenge to parent for tomorrow, a great video of a sack race and other items. Parenting for Adulthood: I really liked this article and felt that it really challenges us as parents. I know that many times I get [...] Continue reading → 
This past week my little Emma reminded me of something really important about time. Time doesn’t stop so don’t miss out! All the kids were in bed and as usual Emma came down stairs. This time by the grace of God I gently asked her why and with her sweet spirit she asked me this [...] Continue reading → 
