How many times do you walk in, see your kids and ask, “How was your day?” only to get a short response like “Fine.” or “It was good.”? How can we change that in order to get more meaningful conversations out of our kids no matter their age? Maybe we should ask the same question but in a different way. We learned a few years ago we can create better dialogue by intentionally asking open-ended …
How to Have “The Talk” with Your Kids
This is a very controversial topic that many parents are afraid to open up about, but talking about these things are VERY important for your kids and your family. I wanted to share my family’s experiences on how we navigated this tough talk to help give you guidance on how to handle it with your kids. Now, us parents went through all of this TOTALLY different than most kids today, but it’s our job to …
3 Reasons Why We Vacation Without Kids
As I’ve mentioned in previous blog posts, about once a year Jackie and I go on vacation without our kids. We make arrangements for the kids with family or other friends while we are gone. As hard as this may seem for some parents, there are great benefits for a couples-only vacation every now and then. These three benefits are why Jackie and I continue to take an annual vacation without kids: Focus on each …
Making Your Mornings Work For You
Having a good morning routine is VITAL to my production and all that I do throughout the day. From taking care of our kids, to running Table and Thyme and Mealfit, and owning two apartment complexes in Alabama and Tennessee, there are always things on my to-do list. In order to make it all happen, I have to be organized and stay on task. My morning routine is the main reason I am able to accomplish so …
Life Lessons: Advice for My Younger Self
Life does a great job of teaching us lessons the hard way. Sometimes we look back and wish that maybe we’d done things a little differently. “If I’d known then what I know now…” is something that plagues most of us as we get older and wonder how different life could be if we’d only known certain things when we were younger. Have you ever wished to talk to your 20-year-old self, what would you …
Secrets to Staying Sane with Kids
Have you found yourself questioning your sanity while trying to balance everything in your home? Managing everything between yourself, your spouse, and your children as well as the challenges that everyday life brings is a skill that only a few people truly master. But don’t count yourself out yet, there are so many ways to keep you from feeling overwhelmed and to help you succeed as a spouse and parent. I’m sharing tips I’ve found …
Gaining Sanity With Kids Around
Do you need a routine to regain the sanity in your home? We all know with kids running around that it is difficult to stay on track. Creating a routine in your house and making sure that there is family time can help you keep your feet on the ground. Number one: Keep a consistent routine. Having a routine for your day is wonderful for everyone, especially kids. Keeping a routine for your kids gives …
Dating Your kids
My wife and I have been dating our kids for years. While this may sound a bit odd, let me explain. We started dating our kids years ago and will continue to do it as they grow up. Our intentions are to spend intentional teaching time with our children while also showing them how the opposite sex should treat one another. While my children are eleven, eight, and four and have no intentions of dating …