Children

Building family culture—it’s not a phrase I hear often. In the business world, or the nonprofit world, we hear a lot of…

I could see the lines of tension. Maybe tension wasn’t the right word.  Heart-wrenching sorrow?  Brokenness?  They just didn’t know what to…

I wanted to collect some wisdom for grandchildren. I’ve got four grandchildren of my own. I did a quick scan and here’s…

I often start our Family Legacy Workshop with a question: What’s the purpose for family?  In response to the question, usually there’s…

What are the greatest gifts? What are the best gifts you can leave behind? My friend Gina died recently. A brain tumor took…

In the family legacy process, I sometimes have kids come to me and ask, “How can I get closer to my parents?” …

“When it comes to your children, the hardest thing is to not do.” –David Green. What does it mean to “not do?”…

Legacy seasons. I remember when our boys were still young, they took a liking to soccer. I was a baseball player so it…

When we consider the idea of family, the idea of generational impact should be a bigger topic. What do I mean?

He lost his family. No, they didn’t die. There was no airplane crash, divorce, affair, or breakdown. But it was as serious….

Some of the best generosity stories feature ordinary people who quietly do extraordinary things for others. Such is the story of Nicholas…

Have you ever listed out a parent’s fundamental responsibilities? It’s not just making sure the kids gets fed and clothed.