Yesterday, the College Board announced that the SAT would be redesigned. I’m not completely sure how this redesign is going to be applied in real life or if I even believe it is going to make a difference in the educational outcomes of American children. I’ll reserve my thoughts about the complete overhaul for another [Read More]
Do You Know How Tricky It Can Be When You Lead A Horse To Water?
Most people are familiar with the expression “you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink”. Implicit in the idiom is the belief that just because you can give guidance – a person needing the direction is not always inclined to listen to your counsel. Such is the case with parenting. [Read More]
The Importance of Remembering Life Is a Process
Life is a process and yesterday I was reminded about life’s process. While I was sitting in the Brasilia airport waiting for a flight home, I observed something strange, yet familiar. What I observed in the airport, caused me to have a revelation. This revelation was not something that was unfamiliar to me. Quite the [Read More]
2 Accidental Consequences Not Liking Your Job Has On Your Children
No matter where you are in your work day or whatever you are doing, I want to ask you one question. Do you like the work that you do? That’s it! Just one question, do you like what you do for a living? Chances are or more accurately statistics indicate that you are not very [Read More]
How to Raise a Child with Good Manners
Raising a child who has good manners is simply about what you teach your child. Raising a well-mannered child is about a parent helping their child learn respectable habits. Raising children with good manners is not all that different from teaching a child to tie their shoes, brush their teeth or eat with dining utensils. [Read More]
Jesus, My Miami Heat, Eminem, Luck and You
Did you see it? Tell me you didn’t turn the game off. Don’t tell me you are one of the fair weather fans who gave up on my Miami Heat like too many of the so-called fans who left American Airlines Arena last Wednesday morning before the game ended. In case you missed it, my [Read More]
Oklahoma Tornado 2013: Life is Fleeting - Tomorrow is Not Promised
On Monday, May 20th a terrible tragedy occurred in this country. Unless you have been living under a rock, you no doubt have heard all about the massive tornado that clobbered the city of Moore, Oklahoma. The tragedy did not end with 24 people dying, hundreds of people being injured or the physical devastation [Read More]
The Key to Better Relationships Is To Recognize That You Don’t Have All the Time in the World
I am a huge James Bond fan. When I say huge, I mean gargantuan. I’m the guy who saw the latest Bond Film, Skyfall, four consecutive days, beginning with opening night of the U.S. premiere. I’m the guy who doesn’t wait for the cable networks to run a Bond marathon, I run my own 007 [Read More]
5 Things Great Parents Do: The Lion King Way
Last night, I felt a sense of excitement and anticipation the likes of which is generally only associated with the birth of a new child. No, I am not anticipating the birth of a sibling for Supaman. However, I am anticipating seeing him for the first time in nearly two months. Having my son home [Read More]
The First Reason That You Should Just Say No To Christmas Gifts
I already know that the majority of you will read the headline of this post and will most likely stop reading. However, for those of you who have the courage to continue reading, I want to share with you why I don’t believe buying Christmas gifts is wise or necessary. Don’t be scared - keep reading! [Read More]
