3 Steps To A Meaningful Annual Family Retreat
Looking to strengthen family dynamics? Here’s my advice for working parents and families wanting to grow closer.
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Get Business and Family Back to School Ready
Kids going back to school? There are some unique challenges an entrepreneur parent faces right now. Here’s how to cope.
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Tips to Optimize How You Spend Your Time
Struggling to achieve work life “balance?” Here’s why I see that concept as flawed, and how you can get back control of that precious resource.
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How to Have a Family Retreat at Home
Right now the entire world is confined almost entirely to their homes and a few essential errands. There has never been a time like this. People have no other choice but to stay home and spend time with their family. My daughters haven’t been to a school campus in a month, I haven’t seen my…
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Prioritizing the Blurred Lines of Our Daily Lives
Balancing family and work has always been hard, but COVID-19 has made it seem next to impossible. If you’re a working parent like I am, the lines between work and home are suddenly so blurred we can’t even see which is which anymore. Even if you’re single, or married without kids, your life is abruptly…
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7 Red Flags You Need to be More Selfish With Your Time
When you own a business, it’s a given that you’re going all-in. I get it. I’ve been an entrepreneur for over 20 years, and crossing over the line from working hard to working too much is all too easy to do. But, it’s not only the business that needs our attention. It’s also our families,…
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The Unexpected Reward of Our New Dog: Responsibility For My Girls
Ever since our family dog, Hudson, passed away two years ago, my girls have wanted a new dog. My wife, Rachel, and I, however, were not so keen. Anyone who has lost an important pet knows it’s not easy to even think about getting a new one for quite some time after the loss. And,…
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The Importance of Raising Motivated Children
Raising motivated children is one of the many hopes and dreams of all parents. (Messy room anyone?) We all want our kids to grow up to be good people and we will do almost anything to help them thrive. Teaching your children life skills is crucial to their success, and finding ways to inspire them…
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How to Help Your Kids Find Their Calling
Parents have tremendous influence over their children, I know – shocking. It’s actually scary to think that we have the opportunity to shape them into the people that they will become as adults. Parents love their families dearly, and want to inspire your children to grow and find happiness. Part of this happiness includes finding…
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Is Your Child Struggling In School? Watch for These Signs
Keeping a pulse on student learning progress can be challenging, especially when busy family schedules leave everyone in the house in constant motion. It’s important for parents to know when learning is going well, and even more so when things may be a struggle. Not sure how to tell if your child is struggling or…
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5 Ways To Get Your Kids Outside To Play
In a world full of iPhones, iPads, laptops, computers, televisions, and a plethora of video gaming consoles, peeling the kids away from the screen, having family time, and getting them to go outside and get fresh air is an increasingly-difficult job for a parent. Moreover, it’s even harder for parents to be able to spend…
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4 Fun Ways to Have Family Time & Exercise Together
It’s not always easy to find time to exercise together as a family, but with a little thought, you can make it happen. Each year during our family annual retreat our individual health is always one of the main topics. We talk about food and exercise and each year we set realistic goals on how…
