Nov
15
2012

Our Young People

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I’m bubbling proud of my young adult kids right now. We’ve just finished our first day of hunting. Our path into the area we scouted was blockedu, so I was frustrated and disappointed. This is where the spirit of youth kicked in for the hunting party. “Dad, we can make it in there,” they begged.…
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Sep
22
2011

Troubled Teens? We Think They’re Awesome

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While most would say teens are “troubled,” “hormonal,” or at least “rebellious,” we think the perspective is skewed. Frankly, we think teens are awesome.

Jul
07
2011

When to Start Student Driving?

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“How do you decide if your child is ready to start driving?” Good question. We scratch our heads at why some parents insist on waiting. We’d love to hear from you if that’s you!

Jun
07
2011

Teenage Fun in the Sun

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I just returned home from 12 days in California with my five oldest children. They let loose on Sunday at the beach in San Diego. Such great kids. Check out this fun video.

Mar
04
2011

Are the Oldest ‘Surrogate Parents’?

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A mom posted her thoughts: “I think the problem that society has with this issue with large families is when it seems as if the children are raising themselves – the older children acting as surrogate parents to the younger ones.” We think this is misguided.