FEA Hero Blog
I thought I would revisit this question because it is circling back into the conversations within my family. It has been several years since my wife and I have been confronted directly with this decision, but now it has become a topic for my grandchildren. In fact, recently, my oldest...
Do you ever feel like your children don’t listen to you? Or that they ignore your well-intentioned advice?
There is a key prerequisite that has a huge impact on your ability to influence your children.
The level at which your children will engage in conversation or...
Do your children always seem to be fighting? Maybe you have younger children who fight over toys or who gets to go first in a game. Maybe you have older children who fight over who gets to sit where in the car or a mess left in a shared bathroom. Maybe your children just pick on each other and...
One of the most under-appreciated ways to build connection and empower your teen or pre-teen is to handwrite a note. This can be done as a way to heal your relationship after an argument or as a way to communicate how much you love and believe in them. Here is what you do: After an...
The topic of respect is a common concern among parents that I work with at the Family Enrichment Academy. I often hear statements like:
- "My son doesn't respect me."
- "My daughter won't respect anything I say."
- "Our children are so disrespectful."
If you can relate to these...
My wife and I absolutely love going to the movies, especially when they're based on true stories. Last week, we had the pleasure of watching a new release called "The Boys in the Boat." While the story itself was entertaining, what really stood out to me was how it beautifully showcased the power...
I am writing this on January 2, 2024. The start of a new year is typically considered a time for fresh starts, where we reflect on our lives and identify opportunities for growth. We eagerly make plans to achieve personal and professional goals.
However, by the first of February, many of us...
There is a story about a little girl who had a habit of running away. If anything happened that upset her, she would go to her mother and say, 'I am running away, Momma.' She would then go out into the front yard and sit by a big tree. After several minutes had passed, her mother would go...
I have been reviewing the 5 Love Languages of Children. In the last couple of chapters there is some discussion about discipline and the parent’s role as a teacher of their child. In my work with parents this topic raises a lot of questions.
- How do I get my child...
Last weekend as we were pulling into the church parking lot I noticed a young boy sitting on the ground. He was leaning against a tree with his hood up and his head down. Mom and dad were helping his little sister get out of the car. A few minutes later as we were walking into...
In honor of Halloween I am sharing this story I wrote many years ago. Something to think about.
The other day, I was taking the trash out of my son’s room, when I noticed a big pile of empty candy wrappers. It was nearly Thanksgiving, and these wrappers were the final...
My journey as a soccer dad started thirty plus years ago when our oldest child, Jake, started to play at 5 years old. Over the next 20 years my wife and I spent countless hours at soccer fields all over the country. Then seemingly all at once we were out of the soccer scene....