“A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes.” -Mark Twain Do you remember the first time you caught your child in a bold-faced lie? Perhaps your son told you that he had not stuck his finger in the chocolate cake but the telltale sign of chocolate on his […]
Nipping Narcissism in the Bud
“When science discovers the center of the universe, a lot of people will be disappointed to find they are not it.” ~Bernard Baily How Do You Know If Someone Is A Narcissist? The following adjectives are often used to describe someone with too much narcissism: selfish, arrogant, entitled, show-off, big shot, bossy, self-absorbed, egomaniac, attention grabber, […]
The Age of Enlightenment or the Age of Entitlement?
Fasten your seat belts and prepare for some disturbing trends showing up in America these days…Think about what these statistics and stories all have in common… Spending More than We Earn Americans spend 1.5 trillion dollars on their credit cards each year. Sadly, over 40% are spending more money than they are earning. Studies show that […]
6 Lessons to Teach Kids About Money
“Too many people spend money they earned..to buy things they don’t want..to impress people that they don’t like.” -Will Rogers Sally and Smitty brought their two kids, Hilary, age 13, and Justin, age 10. The parents were constantly […]
Healthy, Wealthy & Wise? 5 Myths About Rich Kids
“The love of family and the admiration of friends is much more important than wealth or privilege.” -Charles Kuralt Myth #1: Kids from wealthy families have fewer emotional and behavioral problems. It is well known from decades of research that children growing up in harsh, dangerous and impoverished neighborhoods are at considerably higher risk for […]
Sleeping Your Way to Greater Health and Happiness
“A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book.” ~Irish Proverb Honestly answer the following questions: Do you have to set your alarm in order to wake up in the morning? Do you wake up your kids–before they would get up on their own–to be ready for school […]
