As a Florida native, I’ve done a lot of boating, hunting, and camping over the years and have been in a lot of secluded areas. When you’re out in the middle of nowhere, it’s especially important to have a navigational device that you can rely upon to tell you where you are and where you need to go—north, south, east, or west. In navigation, it’s important to understand the difference between true north and...
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Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Your actions speak so loudly that I can’t hear your words.” Kids learn more from watching how we live our lives than how we tell them to live theirs. And your kids are watching you in so many ways. Here are 10 Ways your kids are watching you. First, your language. They see how you speak to others. Do you use kind words when you talk to your spouse? Do you cuss at others who cut...
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If you are a parent, at some point, the answer has probably been a resounding “Yes”! But, all back talking is not the same. Identifying the type can often lead to the solution. There are four kinds of back talkers. First, the impulsive back talker. This is the child who blurts out whatever they think without considering the consequences. The solution? Tell them to pause, count to five and say the words in...
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Okay, got the answer? Well, I think it might be sticky notes. These handy little inventions can be used not only in the office, but also in the home in very productive ways. I use sticky notes to encourage my wife, Susan, and our children. Here are some ways that I use these notes throughout the house to let my family know that I am thinking about them…that I love them. I leave sticky notes on bathroom mirrors...
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Our children need us to build lasting monuments in their lives. I call them “memorable monuments.” Memorable monuments are things you do with your kids that create lasting, loving memories. Here are things you can do to build memorable monuments with your child this summer. Discover what he most likes to do with you and then do that together on a weekly or monthly basis. Your child’s favorite thing may be...
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The second president of the United States, John Adams, has some suggestions. He wrote, "It ought to be celebrated by pomp and parade, with… games, sports… bells, bonfires, and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other...” Adams had reason for his enthusiasm. The signers of the Declaration of Independence were committing treason against Great Britain, and could have been punished with death. But...
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Turkey hunting season just wrapped up here in Florida. As one of my sons and I were sitting in our blind with a gobbler decoy planted in front of us, I thought about the "decoys" in our lives. These decoys can lure us and may lead us away from what’s really important or maybe even into a trap. Here are some decoys to look out for. First, television and technology. It’s so easy to plop down on the couch and be...
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