Perpetual Parenting

It’s likely that you are being a great parent even when you aren’t thinking about it. You may be doing … More

The Peril of Productionism

My wife and I struggle with what I call productionism. It is a variation of perfectionism. It is the … More

First Connect, Then Guide The best parents are the ones who are deeply connected with their children and offer support … More

Lately, I have been pondering the question, “What are some things that I can do to put myself in a … More

A Unique Relationship Parenting is a unique relationship, wherein the parent is authorized by law and by God to protect, … More

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Here is a sneak peak at the book I am writing about parenting: Kids need to see and hear their … More

Here is a sample from my latest project. It’s a chapter from my not-even-close-to-being-finished book. Feel free to give me … More

Our kids, no matter the age, need us to be with them, explaining what makes one thing beautiful and another … More

One of my favorite 7th grade essays ever is this memoir about a grandfather. Ashley Aucker, is now a 25 … More

There are countless ways that an adult can bless a young person. In Trent & Smalley’s book, The Blessing: Giving … More

Football is just a sport. However, it is a platform for parents and coaches to teach some of life’s most … More

Sometimes, a single, simple act of compassion can change the world for someone else. As a middle school teacher, I … More

In the area of technology and society, nobody is an expert because we just don’t know what the long-term effects … More

Kids want to be known, and not just by their parents (their #1 source of value). They want their teachers, … More

Protection and provision are not enough. “Here’s the paradox: If we protect our children too absolutely, we actually end up … More

If you are growing old well, then you are likely to help a child grow up well. 40 is not … More

Now and then, the tables are turned, and an everyday kid doing a good deed gets some attention. Let’s all … More

John Wooden, the most-successful and most-revered basketball coach of all time, is a role model for so many men — … More

John Adams was a man of tremendous intellect and inner strength. With the aid of Thomas Jefferson and the other … More

This week on the car radio, I overheard the most obnoxious sports radio talk show host furiously ranting and raving … More

It’s a Wonderful Life strikes a chord — several chords — deep in my soul, every time I watch … More

Charles Barkley, the great basketball player and television personality, once said at the height of his NBA career, “I’m not … More