What parents do for our kids
Friday, November 28th, 2008Most parents accomplish this through purchase power. They remember what they did not have growing up and secretly vow their child will not do without but not spoil them. Others try to accomplish this by selecting the right neighborhoods, schools, teams, and church.
The right environment is more than an address or a school choice. It is a parent investing time (not money) in their son or daughter. Time to connect and playing catch, working on homework, and talking. Talking to teens is harder than ever because they are finding their own identity. Even really solid kids are supposed to be coming into their own identity and own place in the world.
These changes can be hard on both parent and child because mom and dad feel they are losing touch with their child. The child, who was getting all advice from parents, is now a teen trying to listen to more directional sources than ever before. Now is not the time to pull back from your teen,
Thanksgiving Ideas
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008These may sound a little corny until you get the family out there doing one of these. Here are some more websites to get your mind thinking about what is right for your family this Thanksgiving. Randall House and the team here want your family to connect with each other and make the upcoming holidays more memorable than ever.
ReThink Your Life
Friday, November 21st, 2008We look in the mirror each day before going outside to ensure that our colors match, our hair is in place or appropriately out of place, and our general appearance is presentable. We also look at our proportions and wish for some pounds to be removed preferably on their own without our help. Rarely have I met people who, when blatantly honest, would not like to change one or more characteristics about their physical body.
When thinking about improving ourselves, changing the physical body seems to garner all of our mental energy. Have we given consideration to putting our mind on a diet?
Thanksgiving Wall
Thursday, November 20th, 2008We did something new this year. My administrative assistant, Calisse, who runs my professional life and makes me look far better than I deserve, came up with a new twist for this year. Here is how it unfolded. Our team embraced the idea and as you can tell from the picture, we are filling the wall quickly.
Goggle can detect flu outbreaks
Thursday, November 13th, 2008I needed a break from writing my board report and decided to surf the Internet for about 10 minutes. I do not go to the coffee pot nor do I take regular breaks during my day. Guess what I found? Google can detect flu outbreaks
10 Ways to Make Press Releases More SEO Friendly
Wednesday, November 12th, 2008Sarah Evans write this blog “10 Ways to Make Press Releases More SEO Friendly” and I thought it worth sharing with all my readers.
We all try to get attention with our ideas. We want people to notice us, our message, our products, and our organization. She outlines ten very powerful ways to stand out and be as Seth Godin would say a “Purple Cow” or a “Big Moo.”
Juggling Chainsaws
Monday, November 10th, 2008At times, I feel the team and I are juggling chainsaws. Is this hazardous? You bet it is? Is there an adrenalin rush? At times. With every rush there is an accompanying drain on energy and emotions. So, how many chainsaws can we keep up in the air?
Most can juggle their calendars with [...]
