The model family in our ongoing study decided to share their approach with their friends. Their friends had been arguing for several months about how and when to remodel their house. I can relate as we just finished a remodel of our own. Our model couple taught their friends how to identify their core values which […]
They say the best laid plans can often go awry unless those making the plan are intentional and put their ideas in writing. Lencioni shares our sample family’s action plan. That family listed two key themes: 1. What makes our family unique? (faith-based, passionate about all we do, and we do it together) 2. What is most
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NEW GAME ALERT! We tried this game out at my house this weekend and we fell in love with it…I think you will, too! It’s called Bear Hunt and it’s a wooden game board created by the company Melissa and Doug. What makes it special? First, it’s wooden, so it’s durable! The pieces are all
I attended a press screening for the film The Avengers which opens Friday, May 4. The super heroes offer a unique opportunity to analyze personality and teamwork. Individually, they have their own idiosyncrasies and talents. Together, they must learn how to share the spotlight and put aside their competitiveness and quirks to work effectively together.
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Lencioni’s businesslike approach to enhancing families reaches its culmination this week by reciting the five standard objectives that should be key in every family; they are: 1. Finances 2. Health 3. Faith 4. Education 5. Marriage In order for his model family to reach its rallying cry of more “quality time” with the family, he suggests
As recently as three years ago, the thought of having three Director Trainings in one month seemed out of the question. There simply wasn’t the need. Fast forward to today, where the training team has just wrapped up its third Director Training in one week! As recently as three years ago, the thought of having
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It’s National Teacher Appreciation week starting on May 7-11. Take some time with your mentee and write your teacher a note of appreciation. Not only will it put a smile on the teacher’s face, this is a great opportunity to teach your child a lesson on gratefulness. Teacher Appreciation Anonymous With a special gift for
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This week Teresa, a mother in Lencioni’s story decides to go public with her friends and share her new plan to make family time the most important anchor in how they manage their time. The other moms are initially excited about her model, but after a week none of the other mom had tried to
Just got back from our cabin, so musing is late. Lencioni points out that many families do not have a plan about how best to manage their responsibilities and commitments let alone doing it within a limited time frame. To overcome that impasse, he suggests each family develop their core values in the context of
For the online version of this article, go to: www.coolkidschannel.com/e-tips/bully_film I attended a press screening of the documentary Bully on March 27. The film opens in theaters this Friday, April 13. The film gives us a window into the lives of youth dealing with bullying. It is no surprise to know that youth can be
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