Last week, I had lunch with my five-year-old son and his kindergarten class. I try to eat lunch with him at least once a month, so all of his classmates know me fairly well. One extra talkative student planted themselves next to me and proceeded to tell me all about how one of their parents…
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If you want to test a family’s strength, observe them during the throes of a long winter—or a sweltering summer. Just as nature transitions through the seasons, so do our family dynamics. The rhythm of our lives often mirrors the weather outside our windows, and research suggests that these environmental changes can influence everything from…
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As a CEO, I participate in a lot of meetings. A couple of weeks ago, I attended a meeting with several other leaders who all shared common concerns about our community. It was immediately apparent to me that everyone at the table was well-versed and passionate about their area of expertise and service. It was…
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When a Parent Goes to Prison: The Unseen Sentence on Children
Last week, I had lunch with my five-year-old son and his kindergarten class. I try to eat lunch with him at least once a month, so all of his classmates know me fairly well. One extra talkative student planted themselves next to me and proceeded to tell me all about how one of their parents…
The Science of Seasonal Family Shifts
If you want to test a family’s strength, observe them during the throes of a long winter—or a sweltering summer. Just as nature transitions through the seasons, so do our family dynamics. The rhythm of our lives often mirrors the weather outside our windows, and research suggests that these environmental changes can influence everything from…
How to Build Problem Solving Skills in Yourself and Your Children
As a CEO, I participate in a lot of meetings. A couple of weeks ago, I attended a meeting with several other leaders who all shared common concerns about our community. It was immediately apparent to me that everyone at the table was well-versed and passionate about their area of expertise and service. It was…