-
Today, we hear from Andrew McPeak. Andrew is a writer, curriculum designer, and speaker who has served with a number of non-profit organizations (and has spoken to thousands of Millennials) over the last 5 years. He now serves on our team at Growing Leaders. Enjoy. Millennials are the largest generation in […]
-
Children have so many ways to keep busy. Computers, televisions, tablets, game consoles, the Internet, and more. However, as a parent, you know that some of those “things to do” are rather mindless and void of any learning value. The question is, how do we get children away from the […]
-
A significant spat occurred last fall on more than one Ivy League college campus. In one exchange, a student reprimanded a teacher for pushing them into too much independence and self-reliance. (Hmm. Isn’t that what becoming an adult is about?) The student blasted these words: “It is your job to […]
-
“Children equate being loved with the reality of when we are there for them – when we really show up. And traditional methods have us showing up so much more when there are problems…Conventional wisdom tells parents that the time to emit more energy – that is, more emotion, more […]
-
This year, I have watched countless ballgames, athletic contests and competitions among young athletes. In several of them, I have watched people (either the players, the coaches or the parents) show evidence of an unhealthy competitive spirit. You already know what I am talking about, don’t you? It’s the dad […]