Yesterday I was looking online and came across a post of a dad, remaining calm, while his toddler was having a temper tantrum, crying on the floor. It came from Justin Baldoni. The advice that he shared was so powerful that I wanted to share it here today… Justin and his dad stand over his…
When should you drink a protein shake?
Today I’m working with Premier Protein on this sponsored post to talk about the best times to drink a protein shake. Since Becky and I released our course on how to lose weight and have more energy, I get this question a lot. First & foremost, remember that protein shakes are to supplement whole foods….
What I need to tell him before he is 10
If you told me that I had kids that were old enough to write this post, I’d tell you that you were crazy… but to tell me that I have more than one child old enough to write this? Wow. That’s how fast time sneaks up on you. One day they are toddlers wanting to…
Teaching your child to lead
Becky and I have one goal when raising our kids – that we raise them to be helpful, kind, generous adults. That they lead their own families and friends to do the same. We want them to take the initiative to stand up for what they believe in, but the sense to stop and listen…
10 things to look for when buying a beach house.
Home again, home again… We just got back from a week-long trip to the beach. Becky and I take the kids to Hilton Head a lot. Her grandparents lived there and she has been going there since she was just a toddler. Anyway, the time has come where we’ve decided that we are going to…
The Easter Bunny is real (You’ll love this proof!)
It’s true- the Easter Bunny is real. One of my favorite days of the year is Easter morning. I love when my wife and I are awakened by the excited voices of our 4 children and they run in and say “He’s back…the Easter Bunny is real! “ Five years ago when our oldest, Jack,…
Give me the Simple Life
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Ivory. The opinions and text are all mine. As a parent of four kids, I know how precious time can be. I know how important family time can be. I understand the need for more of both of these things: family time… and just…
Too Much Tech and Not Enough Play
Today kids all are about being entertained. They have iPods, iMacs, iPads, Dad’s iPhone, Mom’s iPhone leapsters, leap pads, playstation, X Box, Wii, etc…Too much Tech and not enough Play. We need to connect with our kids instead of letting them connect to other things! What happens when you take your kids technology away from them? Have…
It isn’t what we give them … but the time we spend with them that matters
It isn’t what we give them … but the time we spend with them. that matters. It is what they want and need, even if they don’t know it. I really believe this and I want to encourage you today. When I was younger, my parents had to work so hard, multiple jobs to help my brother…
Helping kids make healthy choices
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Ivory. The opinions and text are all mine. Every day we are faced with little choices to make on behalf of our family: fruit or cookies, board game or video game, homework or relaxation, chemical cleaners or natural cleaners, perfumed body wash or pure…
