George Bernard Shaw wrote, “This is the true joy in life: Being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one, being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making … ...

Anniversaries come year after year, and it’s so easy for them to sneak up on us.  Try something different next time that will make your upcoming anniversary special and memorable.  Don’t resort to the easy “dinner and a movie” fallback.  For instance, recreate the memory of your first date … ...

In 1912, while campaigning in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Theodore Roosevelt was shot by saloonkeeper John Schrank in a failed assassination attempt.  Determined to still give his speech, Roosevelt proceeded to unleash a fiery oratory with a bullet still in his chest.  After he was done, Roosevelt was rushed to the … ...

The word “stigma” comes from the Greek and it means “tattoo.”  In Greek and Roman times, when a runaway slave was caught, he was tattooed (branded) with a hot iron as a sign of disgrace.  It was a horrible experience the slave would never forget. Stigmatizing in a different … ...

Reading a book is almost always superior to playing a video game, but most kids greatly prefer the latter, so here’s a thoughtful compromise.  If 13-year-old Evan Spencer wants to play a popular war video game for his Xbox, he first has to learn something about real war.  That’s … ...

Here is what history’s most wealthy men had to say about being rich: “The care of $200 million is enough to kill anyone.  There is no pleasure in it.” – W.H. Vanderbilt “I am the most miserable man on earth.” – John Jacob Astor “I have made many millions, … ...

The best remedy for marriage conflict is marriage communication. Disagreements, fights, impasses, separations and divorce can be traced back to poor communication more than any other factor. Likewise, listening amounts to some of the best relationship medicine around. Listening works best when we ask good questions. Good questions indicate … ...

The new year is here and it’s worth noting that while one-year goals are good, decade long objectives are better.  According to the philosophy of author Dr. James Boyce, we overestimate what we can accomplish in 1 year and underestimate what we can accomplish in 10.  We do this … ...

We at All Pro Dad would like to thank you for a wonderful year.  We have been so privileged in 2011 to serve you and appreciate your kind encouragement to us.  As a father, one of the saddest parts about coming to the end of the year is realizing … ...

You should be your child’s cardiologist.  Your primary concern for them should be their heart.  What is their attitude?  What motivates them?  Deep down are they mean-spirited or kind?  Are they loving or selfish?  When your child’s heart is right, right actions will follow. It starts with teaching your children ...