Too many parents push the hell out of their children with music, sports, and other activities to the point where the poor kids' heads are spinning. There's no room to breathe. Here are my tips for raising successful kids... More >>

...Last week, my son and I and his son (our only grandson) were taking some 'guy time' and went to our cabin for a day - it's a two-hour drive. My son talked to me about the advice I had given him as a young man 20 years ago that I wanted to share with you now... More >>

I want to take some time to praise my mom, Amy, who listens to your show faithfully. She had a birthday recently, so I'm hoping this letter comes as a 'late birthday' surprise for her... More >>

...Play is a natural drive to discover the essence of a happy childhood. While TV and electronics can be an easy, simple substitute, playful interaction with playmates and toys is essential for a child's full development... More >>

Hey, it's hard not to lose your cool with a difficult child. And once you do, you probably feel guilty or a failure as a parent. You deserve credit for trying to be better, but the easiest way to improve your parenting is to know what you are doing wrong first... More >>

...There are so many benefits to getting involved and as the expression goes, 'Actions speak louder than words.' Contributing time and talents to building a strong and healthy school climate has one huge upside: kids have a better chance for academic and social success... More >>

Too many parents seem to have completely forgotten what it was like to be teenagers. With all the chaos going on inside your head, body and life, what you really need is a mom and dad who are loving, attentive, and involved, not naggy. Here are 9 ways parents ruin their relationships with their teenagers... More >>

I thought you would really appreciate two conversations in my family this week... More >>

...Before he could finish his sentence, my boy punched him square in the face....hard... More >>

Studies have shown that kids who share family dinners three or more times per week are more likely to eat healthy food, perform better academically, and have better relationships with their parents... More >>