Sobering Reality
My prayer is the parent and child both view their lives together as a time that fostered growth.
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- Mar 5, 2020
- 1 min
Multi-Generational Impact
The foundation you establish, the standard you set, the basis of reference you create as a parent will carry on…for at least a generation.
- Feb 27, 2020
- 1 min
A Multi-Decade Endeavor
Parenting extends beyond a few years, depending on how you define adulthood, it is likely a couple of decades.
- Feb 20, 2020
- 3 min
Make the Plan
Devising the master plan means deciding on what parental approaches to apply to match your given goals.
- Feb 13, 2020
- 2 min
Defining Goals
There is no common social definition for functional, independent, life-balanced or spiritually led. So you must define them for your child.
- Feb 6, 2020
- 2 min
Your Child, Your Goals
Whatever goals you set, verbalize them with your spouse and mutually define them - this is the necessary first steps before making plans.
- Jan 30, 2020
- 1 min
Back to the Future
I have decided to re-introduce earlier StartPoint Parenting blogs with video insets to supplement or amplify the posts starting in February.
- Jan 24, 2020
- 2 min
Establishing a Common Approach
I want to explain the general model used when interacting with my girls on topics not that simple. As I dealt with each same- intentionally.
- Jan 16, 2020
- 3 min
Exercise in Manipulating a Teen
I can sugar coat what it was, but in its purest form, it was manipulation. But the reason was justified and the situation dictated.
- Jan 9, 2020
- 3 min
Dealing w/ Unwanted Relocation
As a military member, moving was not uncommon. However, the most difficult of those moves occurred when my oldest was a teenager.
- Jan 2, 2020
- 3 min
Connecting w/ Gifted & Talented Teens
Every child is unique and create challenges that are specific to them. I want to share how we dealt with our gifted and talented teen.
- Nov 14, 2019
- 2 min
Communicating with your Teen
Deciphering the art of effective communication with teens is a lively endeavor. I can't give a map, all I can do is share my experiences.
- Nov 7, 2019
- 3 min
(Teen) Empowerment Techniques
I am offering techniques my wife and I used to empower our girls and how they played out for you to consider in your situation.
- Oct 3, 2019
- 2 min
Closing out the Critical Shaping Years
As this concludes my critical shaping year centric posts, I wanted to close this out with the "add-ons" I did not include previously.
- Sep 5, 2019
- 3 min
Summer Programs
I will share how our family implemented what is likely a common approach to keep children mentally engaged during the summer
- Jul 31, 2019
- 2 min
Level Up
A tactic I used when guiding my daughters was talking one or two levels ahead, so when they were in elementary I talked about middle school
- Jul 10, 2019
- 2 min
Does Age Matter … Yes!!
In my view, your parenting focus must adapt to the age of the child, because their development, maturity and circumstances changes over time
- Jun 16, 2019
- 1 min
Head of Household
Head of household is present in the house and dictates the direction of the family from a physical, mental and emotional point of presence
- Apr 21, 2019
- 1 min
StartPoint Book Blog
These posts will be more focused on the book, and allows me to share my thoughts on various sections leading up to publication and expand...
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