For a parent who is a baseball lover, raising a son who didn’t like sports took effort. How else can you bond if not over sports?
Living With the Pessimist in Your Life
Stacey Marmolejo shows us how to cope with the negativity of others.
Stacey Marmolejo shows us how to cope with the negativity of others.
It’s OK to Quit (You May Even Win!)
Quitters never win and winners never quit? Nonsense!
Quitters never win and winners never quit? Nonsense!
Living Paycheck to Paycheck is No Way to Live
The devil is in the debit card.
The devil is in the debit card.
The Unexpected Death of a Young Man
There is no hindsight that prepares you for that.
There is no hindsight that prepares you for that.
5 Things I Taught My Son About How to Treat Others
There are very few instances in life when we don’t need to rely on other people.
There are very few instances in life when we don’t need to rely on other people.
Raising an Independent-Thinking Son
Most parents say they want their son to be an independent thinker. But what happens when that leads to thinking very differently than you think?
Most parents say they want their son to be an independent thinker. But what happens when that leads to thinking very differently than you think?
My Son is a Gift From God
Having a son helped this mother reach beyond her comfort zone to explore a world she didn't know existed.
Having a son helped this mother reach beyond her comfort zone to explore a world she didn’t know existed.
Date Outside Your Marriage: Is it Ever OK?
Are “extenuating circumstances” an excuse or an explanation for infidelity?
Are “extenuating circumstances” an excuse or an explanation for infidelity?
Bring Back the Family Photo Album
Digital photos don't feel the same. Capturing memories in physical photo albums is a gift we leave for our grandchildren.
Digital photos don’t feel the same. Capturing memories in physical photo albums is a gift we leave for our grandchildren.
Stop ‘Should’ing’ for Healthier Self-Talk
Stop using “should” and see how much better you feel!
Stop using “should” and see how much better you feel!
When Your Son Starts to Make His own Choices
Deciding whether to support your teen son's divergent decisions puts your parenting to the test.
— My girlfriend messaged me last night that her 16-year-old son, Sam, had just come home from his final basketball game. Laura says Sam is relieved but she and her husband Barry are sad. Sam was over 6’ tall when he was 13 years old and everyone pushed him into basketball. Since Sam is a…
When Your Only Son Leaves Home
A road trip from the Midwest to L.A. serves as emotional journey for one Mom
A road trip from the Midwest to L.A. serves as emotional journey for one Mom
Empathy is a Choice
Every man must consciously choose or reject empathy.
Every man must consciously choose or reject empathy.
How to Ask for a Raise When You Aren’t Paid What You’re Worth
Even when you deserve a raise, you may not get it. Don’t take it personally. It’s not about you.
Even when you deserve a raise, you may not get it. Don’t take it personally. It’s not about you.
Don’t Make Your Passion Your Job
Too much of a good thing is too much. Even in a career.
Too much of a good thing is too much. Even in a career.