Our society seems to be in the relentless pursuit of blame-the-victim, the school, the government, and any-excuse-to-give-me-a-pass as a parent. The prevailing hand wringer comment seems to be (more…)

When we try to be wise in our 20′s, it is usually a repeat of what we have heard or been told.  In out 30′s wisdom does not seem to be a necessary choice so we decide to blast away at life and let it all come together.  In our 40′s

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Why do we smile when the beauty pageant contestant says: “I want to promote world peace?” When I was in my beauty pageant years, I remember smiling at the answer because everyone else did, not because I thought it was naive or funny.  I did wonder (more…)

Who says business people don’t have time to mentor?

We pat kids on the back and encourage them to do community service for its own sake.  We are misguiding youth. (more…)

Every teen notices how you approach the future.  When they hear repeated comments such as: (more…)

Throwing ipods, cars, clothes, etc. to teens to “make the happy” and not move to aberrant behaviors never has and never will “work.”  Research continually tells us that presence trumps presents every time.  That is one reason you hear little about quality time with kids will work when quantity time is the need.  

What can you do about it this Christmas?  Get your Chamber of Commerce involved to provide a community event to train volunteer to offer presence, that is, mentoring to our high school advisory periods.  

The “miracles and wonders and signs” we seek are tied to our best time management strategy – presence.  Become a StrengthBank® Mentor now and spread the word!

You know, important because it is a part of the puzzle for the long-term best. (more…)

What would you never give up?  The thing that hurts at the very thought of giving it up demonstrates (more…)

Every teen will come upon circumstances that can produce anger, bitterness, or violence. What (more…)