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The Moment I Realized My Tween Values Experiences Over Things

July 5, 2024 12:58 pm | Leave your thoughts


Why is this value important to me?

Who amongst us, contemplating parenting, hasn’t read an article or book (or 20) about raising kids with the right mindset?  For each parent, what “right” means is individualized, to be sure.  One thing I do find common amongst parents is the hope to raise a child who values experiences over material things.  All experiences – the easy ones, the hard ones (heard of … Read more


5 Tips for Your Totally Unplanned Staycation

November 2, 2017 1:09 am | 1 Comment

 

An unplanned staycation is a recipe for wasted time and missed potential.

If you’re a parent of small children, a spouse, a busy entrepreneur and a leader in a large company, it probably sounds like heaven to have your spouse say to you “Babe, I think you should take a staycation.  Stay at a hotel in the city for a couple of nights and just relax.  I got your … Read more