Family Relationships
Children and Goals
As we prepare to step into 2014, I am diligently writing my goals for the coming year. This has been a faithful practice of mine for many years and it…
Read MoreAllowing Your Children to Become: Find a Lifetime Career that Brings Joy and Satisfaction
Find a lifetime career that brings you joy and satisfaction and let your kids know of the joy that you receive from your profession. While making a living and putting…
Read MoreSomebody to Love by Alan Cohen
This is a beautiful post by my mentor, Alan Cohen, that I just had to share based off of the extraordinary events in San Francisco recently and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.…
Read MoreShare Your Successes Openly With Your Children – Part 3
Okay, you tell us to honestly tell our kids about the tough times and include them in the resolution process. Now you ask us to share the successes? Won’t they…
Read MoreShare Your Successes Openly With Your Children – Part 2
Share your own joy for your own successes. And, be sure to stimulate and share joy in each and every accomplishment that your child may have–no matter how large or…
Read MoreChildren Of A Marine: Lessons We Have Learned From Our Father
Yesterday’s celebration of Veterans Day, had me, as it always does, reflecting and remembering my wonderful father, Derry Ebert. A Marine through and through, his impact on my life –…
Read MoreShare Your Successes Openly With Your Children – Part 1
Okay, you tell us to honestly tell our kids about the tough times and include them in the resolution process. Now you ask us to share the successes? Won’t they…
Read MoreThe Lifelong Study of Communication
I have had the privilege of teaching the communication skills called “Effectiveness Training” developed by Dr. Thomas Gordon for 25 years. Dr. Gordon – a world renowned psychologist, realized that…
Read MoreExpress Pride in Your Children
I am quite convinced that I spent a great portion of my life trying to do something that would make my dad proud of me. In his latter years, he…
Read MoreAllowing Your Children to Become: Expect Excellence Part 2
Expect excellence from them. Be able and willing to say, “No, that’s not the best you can do!” On my last blog, I began addressing the issue of encouraging your…
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