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How To Enjoy The Sun Safely
As a skin cancer survivor I get the opportunity to spread awareness and share my story on a regular basis. In doing so, I’ve found that people can jump to conclusions when you start talking sun safety. So I’d like to clear up a few things. Although I am a sun safety advocate I am not a vampire. I do not only come out at night. I do not lurk in the shadows. I still enjoy balmy summer days just as much as the next and do my best to protect my skin at the same time. Forgive me for I am about to swear, but sometimes…
Fathers Matter Too | Helping Kids Develop A Healthy Self-Image
This month is a time to celebrate the fathers in our lives, whether ours biologically, our children’s or our chosen ones. Sometimes Dads get a bit left out of parenting guides, but there is a large body of evidence that Dads matter when it comes to the development of their kids’ self-image. While Moms are the ones who set up safety and protection, Dads are the ones who encourage exploration and pushing the boundaries, providing a little excitement and safety at the same time. Because Dads are excellent at helping kids explore, they’re also ideally positioned to talk to their kids about the risks and rewards of that kind of exploration.
The Champion Father Alphabet of Love
It’s that time of year again when many families break away from their normal weekend excursions to celebrate their hero. This hero is not perfect. He makes mistakes, plenty of them at that. His decisions may be questioned quietly. His wardrobe may lack the latest fashion. Perhaps his cooking abilities encouraged those who are hungry to remain hungry. Although perfection isn’t his goal that he could ever reach, daily he strives to make his today better than his yesterday and his tomorrow better than his today. For these reasons and many others, we take this time to salute the champion father.
Don’t Buy Things, Buy Experiences!
Recently my wife and I realized we had both been handed down silver tea service settings by our mothers, and we really didn’t know what to do with them. We certainly had no use for them, nor do we expect either of our boys will want them. Along about the same time a client called. They had gotten one of those postcards in the mail – you’ve probably gotten one too – offering what appeared to be a steal of a deal on some land in North Carolina. They wanted to know if we thought it would be a good idea for them to buy this property to hand down to the kids.
Your Better “June” Calendar
Being organized, motivated, and inspired are all important parts of achieving your best life. The easiest way we’ve found of staying on track is by keeping a monthly calendar where we can see our key events, track our goals, and even motivate ourselves with quotes and affirmations.
Set The Closet Up For Summer
Now that the kids are home or almost home for the summer, you might find yourself wanting to put them first and spend as much time with them as you can. As a parent, you understand the challenges that come with summer vacation for the kids, dealing with everything from disruptions to your carefully planned routine to scheduling daycare or other activities in the warm summer months. Spending a little bit of time in the closet this month can help you keep it simple as the summer heats up.
How One Boy’s Imagination Changed His Life Forever
As kids, we all dreamed big! Really BIG!!! Our imaginations were filled with all sorts of wonder. Building castles, going to the moon, being race car drivers, princesses, the president or even an adventurer. For me, my dream was becoming a famous ocean explorer like Jaques Cousteau. For Caine Monroy, a young boy from Southern California, it was owning an arcade. Despite being 9 and not exactly having the means of buying real arcade equipment, Caine let his imagination run wild and he decided to build his arcade anyway.
Entrepreneurs Who Are Getting It Done
We love entrepreneurs who are passionate about what they do and that don’t let anything hold them back from accomplishing their dreams. This month we are profiling two entrepreneurs who are getting it done, their way.
When Preparation Meets Opportunity
In life, especially throughout our careers or entrepreneurial pursuits, we need to persevere and never give up no matter how many times we hear the word no. No matter how many times we fail. It is only through sheer will and determination that we will achieve our wildest dreams.
Here’s proof:
Spouse First, Kids Second
When we are in the throws of parenthood – spending long days cleaning messes, wiping bottoms and hugging squirming toddlers – it can be easy to lose touch with our spouse. After all, these little people in our care can be quite demanding. Even as they grow and become more independent, our children still require much of our time and attention. Now add in the rest of life’s realities, such as work, chores and famy obligations, and who has time to even think about our spouse, much less make him or her a priority?
