My daughter did something at school that very much disappointed my wife and me. Based on this behavior, we decided to institute a way for her to monitor her words. She is now asked to consider three questions before she says something: Is it kind? Is it necessary? Is it respectful?The questions are helping my daughter pause before she speaks and so far, so good. We have no intention of quieting our daughter, but it is important for her to consider more deeply what she says. We want her to develop and appreciate the purpose and potential impact of her words.For instance, my … [Read more...]
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Dad’s 6th Birthday Letter to Daughter Will Make You Misty
"Being your father has been an amazing experience. I am better in every way because of your influence on my life." Dear Daughter,I write this on the eve of your 6th birthday ...The love I have for you has changed my life. It has made me more patient. More thoughtful. More emotional. Seriously, kid, commercials about parenting make me cry now. And, finally, I am now more willing to comfortably express my opinions. I am a better human being because of you. For that, I am forever grateful.When you turned 5, I knew that it would be a year of milestones, primarily because of your … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Your Family Needs to Attend New York Liberty Games
One of my favorite things to do with my daughter is to attend New York Liberty basketball games. If you haven't been to a game before or you missed the 2017 season opener, there's a lot of season left. If you need more persuading, here are five reasons why Liberty games are so awesome:
1. They play in The Garden Madison Square Garden is one of the best places in the country to watch a game. The energy of the fans. The history of the arena. Seriously, nothing beats it! 2. Family friendly and affordable "Affordable" and "New York City" are … [Read more...]