Teaching a Chicken to Play Baseball

March 20, 2021

We’ve been considering the benefits of having kids do chores. But what about the process? Let’s frame chores with the …

A Perspective on Chores and Entitlement

March 6, 2021

I’m so pleased to count Kay Wyma as my friend, though to be honest, everyone who meets her would make …

January 8, 2020

A Way to Think About Talent Development As the school year wears on, kids often lose their enthusiasm for their …

June 26, 2017

While most of us have never been in a mine, we’ve almost all experienced walking through dark times in our lives. Consider …

June 2, 2017

Don’t get me wrong: I love watching Seth Rogen and crew. But after quite a few similarly-themed movies, along with …

January 2, 2013

I KNOW that I’m not the only one walking around my house today, Christmas tree gone, lovely ever-green swags tossed, …

May 28, 2012

Two events this week serve as bookends to an important issue. First, there is the pending retirement of Mrs. T …

January 9, 2012

Even though Bob was willing to help Kayte on her project at any time, since he went to work each …

November 21, 2011

It’s a family holiday and time for something EVERYONE can enjoy. And while you’re stirring that turkey gravy, give some …