You know, there are those who believe so strongly in the value of positive thinking that they see nothing to be gained from that which is negative.
Discipline is like a stone carving
“Smithsonian” magazine once featured a master stone carver from England named Simon Verity, a man who honed his craft by restoring 13th century cathedrals in Great Britian.
Diffusing the teenage time bomb
Parents need to make a concerted effort to build bridges to their kids, starting very early to have fun as a family, laughing and talking and doing things to bond the generations together.
Dates with Dad
I’m sure you’ve heard about the father who said that giving his daughter to the man she loved was like giving a Stradivarious to a gorilla.
Molder of Romantic Dreams
Long before a teenage girl finds her first real boyfriend or ever falls in love, her attitude toward men is quietly being shaped by her father.
Coping with Anxiety
One of the unfortunate characteristics of life in the modern world, is the high level of anxiety that so many people experience today.
Challenge the Chief
Have you noticed that children will occasionally disobey their parents for the express purpose of testing just how much they can get away with?
Bonding in Marriage
In marriage as in courtship, there’s a simple rule of thumb for intimacy: take your time.
A Father’s PR Agent
In the typical family today is Dad thought of as a hero or a bum?