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Helicopter Parenting: Right or Wrong?

My youngest daughter was about three when she rode her first flying fox on a playground. A flying fox is similar to a miniature zip line. It’s built on metal piping like monkey bars. Because it’s only five feet off the ground, rather than a harness, you just hang onto the handles and dangle as […]

Control Freak

  I hate carpools. If I agree to share a ride to work, this means I give up control to some degree—especially if I’m not the driver. After all, what if I want to grab a coffee at the drive-thru? What if I need to leave work early? There have been times when I decided […]

Check it out!

I’m humbled to announce that this month I received an award from Writer’s Digest for an inspirational article “practicing the Habit of Forgiveness” which I wrote 10 years ago, but never published. Some readers, out of curiosity, wanted to read it. So if you’d like to see it, email me at tezwrites@gmail.com and I’ll send […]

Should Parents Hike or Hover?: Preparing Our Kids for Life Without Us

If you're like me, despite the support of parenting books and blogs, sometimes the only blueprint we have to raise our kids is the one our parents forged

What Does the Bible Say About Kids Obeying Their Parents?

I love my kids. But like all of us, they are prone to wander from what’s good and right. I’m not talking about childish irresponsibility–that’s a “mistake.” I’m talking about blatant disobedience… which ticks me off! Just being honest. Sometimes it makes sense. They have wants and desires that often conflict with what they are […]

What’s the Bible Say About Kids Obeying Thier Parents?

I love my kids. But like all of us, they are prone to wander from what’s good and right. I’m not talking about childish irresponsibility–that’s a “mistake.” I’m talking about blatant disobedience… which ticks me off! Just being honest. Sometimes it makes sense. They have wants and desires that often conflict with what they are […]

Recommended Single Dad Movies

(Please check movie ratings and reviews at PluggedIn.com) The Pursuit of Happyness A true story based on Chris Gardner’s one-year struggle with homelessness. The film features Will Smith as Gardner, an on-and-off-homeless salesman. Smith’s son Jaden Smith co-stars, making his film debut as Gardner’s son, Christopher Jr. Based on the best-selling memoir written by Gardner. Released […]

Have You Taken Your Child on a Mission Trip?

I’m curious. Who has ever taken your child on an outreach (local or overseas)? How did it go? I recall my first mission trip. It was Haiti, 1995. It was transformational. It changed my life forever. So much so, I would eventually become a full-time missionary. Flash forward 22 years. My 14-year old daughter and […]

How to Love Grueling Road Trips

Best selling author and speaker Jay Payleitner gives us some great advice for summer vacation car games. (you will be re-directed to his website)

Why Dads Deserve Our Thanks

My friend Beth Lueders recently wrote and posted this on her blog and I loved it. So I’m providing the link here for your reading pleasure. You’ll be redirected to her blog. http://bethlueders.com/why-dads-deser...