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20 11, 2021

Conversaciones familiares

By |2021-11-20T15:15:38-07:00November 20th, 2021|Español|

Cuando nuestros hijos tenían unos 6 y 4 años de edad, comenzamos una nueva tradición familiar que nos ayudó a entablar conversaciones significativas  con ellos.  Poco sabíamos cuando comenzamos cómo esta herramienta crearía muchos recuerdos maravillosos, nos ayudaría a comunicarnos de manera más efectiva con nuestros hijos y llevaría nuestros esfuerzos de crianza y relaciones con cada uno de ellos a un nivel superior. A medida que nos acercamos a la temporada navideña: Acción de [...]

13 11, 2021

OneFamily – Colorado Gives Day

By |2021-11-13T13:54:30-07:00November 13th, 2021|Family Culture|

The countdown to Colorado Gives Day begins today! You can now schedule your donation for OneFamily and it will count toward earning us a part of the $1.6 million Colorado Gives Day Incentive Fund! All participating Colorado Gives Day nonprofits earn a percentage of the fund, so the more we raise, the more we get! As we get ready for the biggest giving day of the year, we reflect on the difficult times we’ve weathered [...]

3 11, 2021

The Two “V’s” of American Liberty

By |2021-11-03T09:58:30-06:00November 3rd, 2021|Family Culture, Letters, Parenting|

Each November, as Americans, we have the unique privilege to exercise our American Liberty by “V”oting and honoring our “V”eterans. Last Tuesday was Election Day and this Thursday is Veteran’s Day. How often do we take both for granted, let alone explain the importance to our children?  Yet both are fundamental to the founding and longevity of our republic.  Without either “V” our country would not exist. Learn, Instruct and Vote Voting is at the heart [...]

25 10, 2021

Neuroscience and Moral Education

By |2021-10-25T15:33:03-06:00October 25th, 2021|Letters, Parenting, Relationship|

There is a significant link between the moral education of children and engaging whole brain learning that leads to greater emotional Intelligence and self-regulation. Raising morally responsive children can be a complex and challenging job, but it will not happen without intentionality on the part of mom and dad.   To be intentional means you make the moral education of your children a priority by setting goals, establishing standards and a proactive plan. Most of us [...]

21 10, 2021

Buscando la excelencia – la diferencia entre lo bueno y lo bueno

By |2021-10-20T20:55:42-06:00October 21st, 2021|Español|

La perfección es un estándar imposible.  Sin embargo, en nuestra sociedad impulsada por los resultados,  es sorprendente cómo la búsqueda de la perfección continúa siendo codiciada en casi todos los aspectos de la vida, a pesar de que nos descarrila en nuestras búsquedas.  La búsqueda de la perfección a menudo conduce a la decepción, la vergüenza, la frustración y los sentimientos de fracaso.  Sin embargo, la búsqueda de la excelencia conduce al logro, la confianza, [...]

7 10, 2021

Cuando las malezas están fuera de control

By |2021-10-07T23:26:07-06:00October 7th, 2021|Español|

Recibimos un correo electrónico de una madre cansada que ha estado tratando diligentemente de ser consistente con el establecimiento de expectativas de comportamiento.  Ella ha estado tratando de enseñar la razón moral y práctica del comportamiento correcto y disciplinar a sus hijos con aliento y corrección apropiada según sea necesario.  Sin embargo, siente que está perdiendo la batalla mientras se aferra a su resolución por un hilo.  Creemos que este desafío es muy común y [...]

7 10, 2021

Pursuing Excellence – The Difference Between Good and Great

By |2021-10-02T07:19:16-06:00October 7th, 2021|Family Culture, Letters, Marriage, Parenting|

Perfection is an impossible standard.  Yet, in our results driven society, its amazing how the pursuit of perfection continues to be coveted in almost every aspect of life even though it derails us in our pursuits.  The pursuit of perfection often leads to disappointment, shame, frustration, and feelings of failure.  However, the pursuit of excellence leads to accomplishment, confidence, contentment, and feelings of fulfillment.  This distinction was not only something we passed along in parenting [...]

25 09, 2021

When the Weeds are Out of Control

By |2021-09-25T16:34:27-06:00September 25th, 2021|Letters, Parenting|

We received an email from a weary mom who has been diligently trying to be consistent with setting expectations for behavior.  She’s been trying to teach the moral and practical reason why of right behavior and discipline her kids with encouragement and appropriate correction as needed.  However, she feels like she’s losing the battle as she holds on to her resolve by a thread.  We think this challenge is very common and know many parents [...]

24 09, 2021

Conversaciones familiares significativas

By |2021-09-23T17:59:28-06:00September 24th, 2021|Español|

  Cuando nuestros hijos tenían unos 6 y 4 años de edad, comenzamos una nueva tradición familiar que nos ayudó a entablar conversaciones significativas con ellos.  ¡Poco sabíamos cuando comenzamos cómo esta herramienta crearía muchos recuerdos maravillosos, nos ayudaría a comunicarnos de manera más efectiva con nuestros hijos y llevaría nuestros esfuerzos de crianza y relaciones con cada uno de ellos a un nivel superior! Uno de los recuerdos favoritos de Rich al crecer fue [...]

20 09, 2021

Meaningful Family Conversations

By |2022-12-10T11:57:23-07:00September 20th, 2021|Family Culture, Letters, Marriage, Parenting, Relationship|

When our boys were about 6 and 4 years old we began a new family tradition that helped us engage in meaningful conversations with them.  Little did we know when we started how this tool would create many wonderful memories, help us communicate more effectively with our kids and take our parenting efforts and relationships with each of them to a higher level! One of Rich’s favorite memories growing up was visiting his grandparents and [...]

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