Whether you are Democrat or Republican, conservative or liberal, being a parent trumps everything Washington can offer up. And if you are like me, as much as you are proud to be an American, you are more often disgusted with the way our leaders go about getting elected to office. …
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An old man hired a young man to come and help him build an orchard on a mountain. They divided the land into halves, each responsible for growing and caring for the tree’s on their half of the mountain. The young man immediately went to work diligently removing all rocks …
The following article was published in The New York Times today, May 30th. Like teachers, we so often undervalue those that have some of the greatest impact and impression on our kids. Great article Dan. By Dan Fleshler New York Times May 30, 2012 In an act of quiet rebellion, …
I think often that some of the most important lessons in life come not from inspirational speakers, therapists and yoga instructors, but from kids. Perhaps it is the way they view the world and those around them, unimpeded by the filters, opinions and preconceived notions we tend to pile up as we …
I love kolaches. What I have not been a huge fan of is getting my kids off to school during the week. For some time now, that process from waking up to getting out the door has been something just south of boiling oneself in a fiery vat of hot …
I have recently served on a steering committee for my school district created to bring together my community to discuss education, its future and how we go about creating a model for the future that enables our kids be the best they can be. Education has been on my mind …
Introduction by Mike: One of the focuses for my company Kidventure has been to become a greater resource for parents and children. I believe that running summer camps for 18 years has given not only myself, but my entire team a unique insight on children and family matters. More and …
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Every once in a while you come across a story that provides enduring faith in fellow mankind. I read the following article (extracted) from the Washington Post posted online March 28, 2012. In a world often times so consumed with consuming oneself, here is an example of someone who has …
It has been one month since we pulled the plug on cable TV in the McDonell home. I have to say that while there are grumblings from time to time, the absence of TV for the most …
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Yesterday I arrived home from work. As fate would have it, the kids had been out with mom after school or still working on homework. No one had an opportunity to turn on the TV, that no …
My wife and I made a decision to cut the ties of cable television. Beginning today the McDonell family is severing its relationship with the behemoth, ATT and 800 or so of its children that are the …