by Paul Elmore | Sep 23, 2015 | Parenting
I love all-things cars. But more than that, I love my kids. This father seems to love both as well. Instead of just working on a car with his son, this father has been shaping his son’s approach to life from day one. I love the intentionality behind this...
by Paul Elmore | Jul 1, 2015 | Parenting, Personal Thoughts
The last three weeks have not been the easiest weeks of my life. My reoccurring back problem has rendered me somewhat immobile (actually flat out on my back most of the day). All of my family members have all been more than gracious in helping me, and I am a...
by Paul Elmore | Feb 16, 2015 | Parenting
Photo Credit: Stephan Geyer via Compfight cc I took my wife out to dinner last night for a belated valentines dinner. Directly behind her were three families in three different booths. Each family had four kids ranging in ages from 5 – 12 years old. And each...
by Paul Elmore | Nov 23, 2010 | Parenting, Personal Thoughts
The other day my son made a pretty big mistake. It was the type of mistake that hurt him a lot. Not physically, but personally. What was even more difficult was the fact that I had told him that if he chose to do what he wanted to do it would turn out badly. Being 11,...
by Paul Elmore | Aug 6, 2010 | Education, Parenting
Talking To Your Kids About Sex Talking to kids about sex is not easy for a lot of parents. They feel embarrassed, dirty and/or “sinful” when discussing such things. Other parents may be lacking specific information or be confused on just how much to talk...
by Paul Elmore | Aug 6, 2010 | Education, Parenting
Help Your Teen Experience Healthy Sexuality We live in a culture that puts more and more pressure on our teens to be highly sexual. At the same time, teens are experiencing internal pressures from their own awakening sexuality. As parents, how do we help guide and and...
