First air date: Thursday, December 8, 2011
Featured guests:
Wayne Levine (BetterMenCoaching) for “The Men’s Room”
Allana Pratt (PleasurePractices.com) for “The Women’s Room”
This show is going to be a cornucopia of material and maybe reference this week’s “A Dad’s Point-of-View” column, “Three Wooden Crosses.”
#DadChat this Thursday, December 8 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., PST will tackle that most sensitive topic of all. No, we’re not discussing sex, but the second most difficult subject: MONEY – yes, money. What challenges do you face these holidays? Do your kids expect things? What are you teaching them about giving back? PLUS we have a couple great giveaways – see below. You’ll have to earn them, as always!
I have the joy of living across the street from a beautiful man-made lake. There is always roving fowl and other wildlife in and around the lake and it’s an ideal location for an early morning walk. Often, I listen to music and often I am inspired by ideas along the way. On recently hearing the Randy Travis song, Three Wooden Crosses, I had to write a seasonal column based on its message.
The first time I heard Three Wooden Crosses was at a Randy Travis concert just a few short years ago. The lyrics captivated me and it’s become a favorite song of mine ever since. Country music often tells stories that have heartwarming messages. I’m a sap for that stuff and I love it. And, the holiday season just magnifies those emotions for most of us.
Update 12/2/11 – Since I wrote this original post a few months back, the whole #Occupy Wall Street aka #OWS movement began. I wrote a column about that which got some strong reactions. But, the issue of money and our kids remains a concern. Whether you think the “kids” that are protesting have led a bit too sheltered life, or not, doesn’t matter. Our kids face serious questions and challenges in their lives vis-a-vis money and that is not up for debate.
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It’s hard for me to believe, but after writing more than one hundred “A Dad’s Point-of-View” columns, I’ve yet to tackle one of the biggest issues in families. It is one of the issues that causes more dissension among couples than any others–money. It’s said that money, children, moving, in-laws, and sex are among the hot-button subjects that are the most likely to create tensions between spouses. Would you agree?
First air date: Thursday, December 1, 2011
Featured guests:
Wayne Levine (BetterMenCoaching) for “The Men’s Room”
Pastor Drew Sams (We Will Sing a New Song) for “Family Financial Matters.”
This show is going to be a cornucopia of material and maybe reference this week’s “A Dad’s Point-of-View” column, “Because I Said So.”
Favorite Christmas Songs, Joy/Challenge of Dual-Religion Families, + Giveaways
This week on #DadChat we will share our favorite Christmas songs. We’ll also discuss the Joy and Challenge of dual-religion families and offer suggestions and stories on how to deal with this potential conflict! Join us December 1, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., PST (9:00 – 10:00 p.m., ET).
Enjoy the 12 Most Beloved Christmas Songs – as reference for this chat. What are yours? You may enjoy our holiday song from years back, sung-a-long with the great Drifters version of “White Christmas:”
Dad’s pumpkin love does not seem quite normal! But who can blame him with so many ways to enjoy them!
Syndication rights to the Because I Said So comic strips are now available. Contact me for more information on carrying this truly NEW comic strip!
I love Thanksgiving. It has everything a great holiday should have. Food food and more FOOD! Thanksgiving, of course, gives us all the opportunity to gather with friends and family to actually reflect on the bounty of our lives. Gratitude is truly one of the most important ingredients for happiness and Thanksgiving offers just the forum to express those feelings.
Occasionally I enjoy doing list columns and my mind has been a bit more focused on doing lists ever since I became a contributing writer at 12Most.com. So, herewith is my list of ten things to be thankful for on Thanksgiving. Please add any that you believe belong in the comments section below!
