What Was Your Mom Really Like?

My mom never uttered empty words—she spoke life and truth everywhere she went. She was a consistent example, full of true wisdom, and had a unique ability to make me smile.  But she could also be…irritably on time…showing up 15 minutes early and then ask me why I was late. Frankly, she didn’t suffer fools […]

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Family Day fast facts

To celebrate International Day of Familes, here are some interesting family fast facts from our Attitudes and Behavior of Youth research. Family is one of the most important factors that make up the “Trifecta” we have determined directly influences a teen’s spiritual vibrancy. Be sure you nurture those positive family experiences by doing things together. Start with […]

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A tribute on Mother’s Day

As a South Floridian I’m required to be a Miami Heat fan, but I put my loyalties aside to cheer when Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder was awarded the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award last week. His acceptance speech is one that will not soon be forgotten. He opened AND closed with thanking […]

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Saying yes to dinner = saying no to drugs

Happy family is enjoying pasta in restaurant.

Kim and I are empty-nesters. We are enjoying the freedom to eat out or cook each other’s favorite dish while savoring memories of mealtimes with our girls. Made Kim’s favorite Chilean Sea Bass in Lemon butter basil. A photo posted by @robdeanhoskins on Mar 25, 2016 at 4:37pm PDT Research shows that eating dinner together as […]

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