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Why I’m Glad I Had the Strictest Parents on the Block, Now & Then

Posted on November 12, 2019 by ftpjames — Leave a reply

Growing up, it was widely known that the Schroeder parents were some of the strictest parents around. It wasn’t that they were considered unfriendly by many of our peers, some Continue Reading →

Posted in Parenting | Tagged behavioral control, boundaries, child-rearing, confidence, parenting | Leave a reply

The Failure of Free Will in Men

Posted on June 14, 2019 by ftpjames — Leave a reply

We are all sinners, sons of a merciful God. But to step back and consider the current state of men — the so-called “stronger sex” —  in this country and Continue Reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged choice, faith, free will, parenting, religion, sin, spirituality | Leave a reply

Thirteen Reasons Why Not

Posted on May 14, 2019 by ftpjames — 1 Comment ↓

In March of 2017, Netflix released the series “Thirteen Reasons Why.” In graphic, gripping detail, it told the story of a girl who committed suicide after having left 13 tapes Continue Reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged media, Netflix, parenting, suicide, technology | 1 Comment ↓

More Than Just Calories Burned

Posted on December 14, 2018 by ftpjames — 1 Comment ↓

It was the Friday after Thanksgiving, and the weather was mild. That meant one thing. It was a perfect day to finish raking the leaves. With our yard being about Continue Reading →

Posted in Parenting | Tagged Activity, Chores, Health, leaves, parenting, raking | 1 Comment ↓

Pain & Parenting: Lessons from the Opioid Epidemic

Posted on November 9, 2018 by ftpjames — Leave a reply

A few months ago, I was having lunch with a friend. He mentioned a recent outpatient surgery that he had, and indicated that upon being discharged, he was given a Continue Reading →

Posted in Parenting | Tagged drugs, foster care, Joint Comission, medications, opioid, pain, parenting | Leave a reply

E is for Everyone

Posted on September 14, 2018 by ftpjames — Leave a reply

A couple of years ago, I published an article entitled “The Essential Elements for Effective Parenting.” In the article, I contended (based on research and experience) that beyond any techniques, Continue Reading →

Posted in Parenting | Tagged emotional regulation, empathy, endurance, Evansville, parenting, social | Leave a reply

10 Ways Adults Are Making Parents’ Tech Decisions More Difficult

Posted on September 14, 2018 by ftpjames — Leave a reply

As the evidence continues to grow that youth and mobile devices are a toxic combination, parents are increasingly being challenged in their decisions regarding tech usage for their offspring. Although Continue Reading →

Posted in Parenting, Technology | Tagged adult, devices, media, parenting, privacy, technology | Leave a reply

Why (Our) Exercise Might Be One of the Best Things We Can Do for Our Kids

Posted on August 14, 2018 by ftpjames — Leave a reply

I waved at my wife, Amy, as we did our usual “tag team” exercise routine. I had gone out early for a run, and as I got home, she was Continue Reading →

Posted in Parenting | Tagged Activity, exercise, parenting, running | Leave a reply

Do As I Say, Not As I Have Done

Posted on May 23, 2018 by ftpjames — 1 Comment ↓

A little ways back, I was sitting in a session of LoveEd, a Catholic-based program designed to teach sexuality.  My wife had spearheaded a push to bring it to families Continue Reading →

Posted in Parenting | Tagged communication, development, parenting, sexuality | 1 Comment ↓

Being Smart About Our Feelings

Posted on January 23, 2018 by ftpjames — Leave a reply

Sometimes the best journeys aren’t necessarily from east to west, or from ground to summit, but from heart to head…                      Continue Reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged emotional intelligence, emotions, EQ, feelings, parenting | Leave a reply

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