Raising Children
Listen to Your Kids Without Judgment
There are four things that we humans do with our language: read, write, speak, and listen. Most people would agree that listening is probably the most significant skill, but that…
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Undivided attention. Focus. Full-blown togetherness. Essential elements of building a great relationship with kids—and grandkids.
Read MoreStudy and Practice Excellent Communication Skills
Since 1995, I have had the privilege of teaching the communication skills developed by the wonderful Dr. Thomas Gordon. Dr. Gordon, a practicing psychologist, realized that many of the problems…
Read MoreLet your children see you work toward the achievement of goals.
Let your children see you work toward the achievement of goals. Teach them the benefits and skills of goal setting and of goal accomplishment.
Read MoreShare Successes Openly with Your Children
When you reach a goal, when you overcome a major obstacle, when you take one small step toward a pre-determined resolution – take the time to rejoice and celebrate. Does…
Read MoreHonesty in Hard Times
Whether you’re a mother, father, grandparent, aunt, or uncle raising a child, you know that this job title comes with many challenges along the way. You’re responsible for helping grow,…
Read MoreTwenty Ways to Allow You Children to Become
Sitting in a restaurant on the evening of Brett’s award ceremony at Oklahoma State University, John and I wrote down the twenty things that we felt were the most significant…
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“Mr. President, Deans, faculty, ladies and gentlemen, may I introduce to you the 1994-1995 Outstanding Male Graduate of Oklahoma State University————–Brett Jameson.”
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