Children
What’s A Parent’s Most Important Job?
Have you ever listed out a parent’s fundamental responsibilities? It’s not just making sure the kids gets fed and clothed.
Another Story One Seat Over: Hope is a Dangerous Thing
It was a slow Tuesday night in the airport. The tables were mostly empty, but I wanted a meal before my flight….
Giving Her Best to Make a Difference
What are you about? Not just a career or a job, but a passion. What drives you to give your best?
American Ideas About Family Shift Dramatically
The idea of family in America is changing. Or, rather, it has changed. Americans hold a rapidly shifting patchwork of views toward…
The Purpose of Family: Training the Next Generation For Good
What’s the purpose of family? I ask that question of the families that I work with. I get some good answers, but…
7 Great Quotes on Leaving a Legacy
I’ve always said that the power of a person’s life is the stories they leave behind. When a loved one dies, we…
5 Keys To Determining the Amount of an Inheritance
It’s one of the most common questions I get: How much should I leave my children? Should the inheritance be split equally…
5 Tips to Teach Kids to Be Generous Right Now
Times of need bring many opportunities to care about others and to teach kids to be generous. Lead your family in helping…
A Legacy of Narcissistic Kids?
Research shows narcissistic tendencies are on the rise, and parents need to consider how they’re training their children.
Are You Teaching Your Kids to Be Generous?
When my wife and I started our family, I realized that amassing money and expensive things was my version of “hoarding.” And…
Leaving Wealth to Children—Examples from the Real World
He’s famous for it. William Buffett pledged $31 billion to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation—instead of leaving it to his children. …
Would You Take in a Dying Child?
Taking in foster kids can be hard. Really hard. It’s an up and down emotion of taking in and letting go. But…