Blog Entries for RichandLauraRelated SearchesPractice Introducing Your Kids Positively03 Jul 2008 06:33 AM How many times are we tempted to say something negative about our kids when we introduce them to others? Or, if someone gives them a compliment we say, "Thanks, but..." We have to throw some criticism in there. 2 comments — latest 06 Jan 2009 04:29 AM by pastfirst Tags: communication | positive reinforcement | self esteem The Voice Your Children Hear for Life02 Jul 2008 02:20 PM Have you ever heard your father say, "How could you have done something so stupid?" or "What on earth possessed you to do that? 3 comments — latest 06 Jan 2009 01:34 PM by Dale Harcombe Tags: communication | child development | positive reinforcement | self esteem Fathers of Famous Politicians and Presidents30 Jun 2008 04:31 PM Recently, I saw an interview on television with a presidential historian about United States Presidents and their absent fathers. The expert also looked at the current presidential nominees for the Democrats and the Republicans, their absent fathers and their need to please them. Tags: absent fathers | famous fathers | high achievers Famous Athletes and their Fathers30 Jun 2008 02:37 AM What do Bobby Bonds and Barry Bonds have in common with Ken Griffey, Sr. and Ken Griffey, Jr.? Answer: They were/are all famous father and son Major League baseball players. It is becoming more and more common to see these father and son "spin offs" when it comes to famous athletes. Awesome Dads and Awesome Stats - Part Two26 Jun 2008 10:16 AM After reading my last article, Absent Fathers and Awful Statistics you probably could use some good news, or possibly therapy. Well, there is good news and hope enough to cause people to take action. 1 comments — latest 06 Jan 2009 05:01 AM by pastfirst Tags: absent fathers and research | child success | father involvment Absent Fathers and the Awful Statistics - Part One25 Jun 2008 05:48 PM If you are like me and have done any research at all on the internet about absent fathers, then you have found some pretty pathetic statistics. There are many researchers and organizations that have collected data on missing or absent fathers. Tags: absent fathers | child development | statistics Website Review: All Pro Dad15 Jun 2008 07:25 AM I was looking at my bookmarks that I have saved on my computer the other day and I noticed the one for All Pro Dad. It is a website that offers programs, free and low cost resources, and special events in order to help men in their pursuit of being a better father. Tags: All Pro Dad | website review Book Review: Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy14 Jun 2008 08:35 AM A few months ago I finished reading Tony Dungy's book Quiet Strength. At the time I read the book we were going through a very difficult time with our special needs child, who had just had a very painful surgery and had to be in the hospital for a week. Tags: book review | facing adversity | Tony Dungy Listening to Your Kids12 Jun 2008 06:39 AM Today I took my two girls with me on some errands. We were busy running from place to place. One of the places we went was a church. While I was taking care of some things at the church the girls saw some toys and other items they wanted. 2 comments — latest 13 Jun 2008 07:33 AM by Rich Andrews Tags: communication | children | listening | prayer | parenting See, I Told You So!11 Jun 2008 03:07 PM Recently, I had one of those parenting moments that made me smile. My oldest son (age 16) came home with a haircut. I had not pushed the idea of a haircut, but told him if he wanted to get job it would be a good idea. He really resisted the whole haircut thing and has gone jobless for months. 1 comments — latest 01 Apr 2009 05:08 PM by GboroCollege Tags: Hair and Clothing Styles | Identity with Culture | Spending Time with Your Kids | teenagers |
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