March 14, 2011
A friend of mine recently asked me if I think people can become better parents by reading parenting books and blogs. My mind immediately jumped to an African saying told to me long ago—“Information is only a rumor unless it is in your body”. While there are certainly a number of amazing parenting books and [...]
February 21, 2010
I’m about to face the most difficult event of my life. My 12-year old daughter is about to slip out of my reach and go away without dad or mom for an entire week. She’ll be on a school trip studying ancient Greece – in GREECE!!! While her mom is excited for her to discover [...]
February 7, 2010
When we get married or have children, do we take on a vow of unconditional love? While some would say that the love we have for a spouse is conditional (i.e., if a spouse doesn’t display certain courtesies/behaviors in a relationship one or both partners can choose to call it quits), most would agree that [...]