Parental Resources

What has gone wrong with us as men? The list of horrific events done by men, from Columbine to Virginia Tech to Newton, is becoming too long.  At the hands of boys we see unthinkable acts.  Which begs the question, what has gone wrong? An article in the Washington Times titled, Fathers disappear from households »

Simply put, influence is something you do. Words are not enough. If communication and information truly changed us, we would be the most changed generation in the history of mankind. It is not enough for us to instruct our children and assume that they are going to “do it right. »

Are your children heading back to school after summer?  Here are some parenting tips that are good at anytime but with a new school year upon us, here is some advice on setting up new routines for heading back to school: Make time for breakfast We’ve all heard it; breakfast »

Recently, I listened to a well-respected business leader say that his father taught him responsibility by often giving him small tasks that adults would generally be given. It gave him confidence that he was able to do things others his age were unable to do. As a parent, we certainly »

Often I think we associate accountability with consequences. Think about these words…I am going to hold you accountable.What immediately comes to mind? As a child, that meant I was getting a spanking. As an employee, that means I am going to feel some kind of pressure. I think it is »

From Mother’s Day to Father’s Day, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July, the “summer season (more commonly referred to by youth as summer break) provides a perfect time to celebrate family and be together. The pace of the summer holiday season seems much slower than the frantic pace we »

Have your run out of ideas on what to do with your children this summer? Tired of them playing X-Box or being on the computer? Worried that their English and Math skills are vanishing before your eyes? Here are a few ideas on how to engage your children over the »

Here are some thoughts to ponder... Children Learn What They Live By Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D. If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn. If children live with hostility, they learn to fight. If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive. If children live with pity, they »

When we see the damage caused by the Oklahoma Tornado, or any natural disaster, the impact made is obvious. It leaves us devastated for the lives lost and dreams forever changed. While we may be incredulous to the power of nature, what is truly difficult to comprehend and understand is »

Americans lead the world in self-esteem.  That sounds like a good thing, but it’s an issue, because in all reality, it is a bad thing.  We certainly don’t recognize that it’s a problem that affects those we love the most. Now there is nothing wrong with confidence, or recognizing our »

6 Million children will be abused this year. 50% of marriages will end in divorce. Every 78 seconds a teen attempts suicide.  Is this what we think family should look like?  We don't think so!

Taking what we learn from working with youth we can learn what the new "normal" looks like and how we as parents can help guide our children through this culture.