

The Circle Game
Dear Friends: I love this quotation . . . “You don’t really understand human nature unless you know why a child on a merry-go-round...


Oil Their Mitt.
It's that time of year. My world champion Chicago Cubs are starting strong. Boys and girls are getting spring fever. So this is an...


Pokemon Go For It!
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Five Strategies for Raising Creative Kids
Dear Moms and Dads: Every field of endeavor needs a creative spark. And your brilliant kids can provide it! How can you encourage that...


9 Ways Couples Can Connect (despite the kids)
Dear Married Friends: One of the oldest running jokes in the world is how kids put a halt to romance. And believe me, I get the joke. ...


Don't buy a Valentine's Day card this year
Hey February Shoppers: Instead of spending $4 on a schmaltzy disposable card, grab a copy of my new book 52 Ways to Connect as a Couple....


Sometimes a bucket is a bucket.
Hey Friends: The good folks at Knox Presbyterian in Naperville, Illinois have given me a proverbial whack along the side of the head. ...


Dads & Star Wars
Hi Friends: So last week I took my daughter, Rae, to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens. I have three follow up thoughts to share. (No...