It’s 5:13 AM. I’m sitting by an open window and it’s dark outside. The air is cool; the coffee is hot. In a few minutes, the horizon will hint at a sunrise. It doesn’t get much better than this, I think. I love mornings. Even on the days I’m not working, I’m up early. I […]
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11 Ways to Make Valentine’s Day Special For Your Kids
1. Look them in the eyes, and don’t rush to lose eye contact. 2. Hand them your phone and ask them to turn it completely off for the day. Tell them, “You’ve got my full attention, and you’re more important than anybody who might call.” 3. Hug them for no reason. Often. 4. Tell them […]
How to Motivate Our Kids
When my kids were born, I vowed never to say these words: “Because I said so.” I knew that parents resorted to those words when they were out of options. But I figured that if I was a good enough parent, I wouldn’t run out of options. That made it even worse the first time […]