Category: parenting
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My Dream – Empowered Children
It took me a few years to figure out what I wanted from being a Dad, but I’ve nailed it down. I want to raise strong, loving kids, that know that they are loved, and know who they are. In short, I want to empower my kids. I want to…
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Should we Spank our Kids?
No. I don’t think so. Parenting is possible with love, kindness and respect. No spanking needed. Hitting kids is not necessary. This is what it did. I checked my ego. Built strong relationships based on love and trust. I learned about leadership and modeled leadership. I learned how to listen…
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The Problem Child’s Problem
Think about all the “problem” children you have known. Think back to your time at school even. How many of those children came from connected, loving, non judgemental, consistent and empowering homes? None of the “problem” children I have known had psychologically safe and predictable homes filled with love. The…
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7 things Fathers can do to Raise Emotionally Intelligent sons
Help him identify and name his emotions. Check in on how he is feeling to build emotional literacy. Allow your son to express his emotions. Don’t judge or rush to try to fix things, or try to distract. Let him feel what he is feeling. It’s okay, emotions pass (even…
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Emotional and Sexual Intimacy
The Secrets to Emotional and Sexual Intimacy 💥How to be a good husband and lover💥 My colleague (and dear friend) Ernest Morrow and I are inviting you to attend our Free 12 week Online Mastermind on creating the best damn relationship possible. Why free? This will be the only time…
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Does the Gentleman Still Exist?
For those still interested in being a Gentleman, here are some good old fashioned reminders: Show respect to others Speak the truth When you tell someone that you will do something, you do it. If you make a mistake that affects someone else, you step forward and apologize. If you…
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The Way to a Meaningful life is Taking Responsibility for Yourself
DON’T LIKE YOUR JOB? DON’T LIKE YOUR MARRIAGE? KIDS ANNOYING YOU? But this is the life you chose and continue to choose. What message are you sending yourself by disliking or complaining about that which you are choosing? Also, have you noticed that the common denominator in your life is…
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Why Parent Coaching is Really Uncomfortable
Getting help and improving on your parenting is hard to do. This is why: 1. 👉 Self examination is a sensitive and tender thing. It is hard to look at blind spots. We’ve kept them blind for a reason. We don’t like to look at them. It is uncomfortable to…
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Props to Improving Parents
To the parents who have spent time examining and improving themselves in order to provide the best of themselves to their kids, I honor you and thank you. For me, my challenge was to become more patient and positive, calm and conscious. Examining oneself is not easy, especially with regard…
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12 Steps to Parenting Success
1. Believe in Goodness. Is your child good or bad? What is her true nature? What is your perspective? How do you view your child when things get challenging? Is she trying to make your life hard or is she having a hard time? Loving leaders assume the best of…