Why are cheating, stealing, lying, and bullying so prevalent today? Don’t folks know the difference between right and wrong? More importantly, don’t they care? You have to wonder whether the offenders would have turned out the same way if they had received a dose of tough love while they were young. Here are some common… [Read More]
My Kid the Superstar
As parents, we think the world of our kids. So, when they possess a particular talent, “naturally” we think they’re ready for the Olympics, a run on Broadway, or a college scholarship — My kid the superstar. At games, you’ll find some proud parents cheering their children for giving it their best shot, while others… [Read More]
Gratitude: Give From Your Heart
Gratitude: Give From Your Heart
Tradition: The True Meaning of Holidays
When you hear the word holiday, what comes to mind? If you’re like most people, shopping, parties, sales, and catalogs rank near the top of your list — while more shopping, parades, a day off, and football follow closely behind. Wouldn’t you think that holidays would be more meaningful to us? The truth is, many… [Read More]
There’s More to Life Than Money
It’s easy to know how well you did in school, the baseball game, or even at work. But how do you grade success in life? There’s more to life than money. In school we receive grades; in baseball we count runs; and at work we get performance reviews. But life isn’t quite that simple. We… [Read More]
A New Day
Each day is a gift for you to carefully unwrap. What happens next is up to you. You can cherish every second that you’re given or let time slip between your fingers. You can live every day with gusto and make every moment matter or you can be fearful and worry about what tomorrow will… [Read More]
Our Family Values
Our Family Values
Dependency: Killing People with Kindness
Once upon a time, there was a brat named Phil T. Rich. He grew up with everything a kid could want. He had every gadget imaginable, a house that rivaled the Disney castle, and parents who gave him free rein to do whatever he wanted. Unfortunately, his parents were rarely around for him. And when… [Read More]