In this blog post, we share insights gained from life experiences, emphasizing the importance of relationships over material pursuits, the unique perspectives of men and women, and the challenges of parenting. We encourage kindness, personal growth through adversity, and a focus on God, urging younger generations to seek wisdom beyond social media.
Social media influencers are a strong presence in society. Many of these voices, while rich and famous, live tragic and destructive lives. Instead of encouraging our children to emulate these types of influencers, we should teach our kids, by example, to be a positive influence to those around them.
Society is always changing, and right now our culture normalizes simply not responding to people. Whether it's a phone call, text message, email, or even an in person meeting, people will break off relationships without having the difficult conversation. We need to teach our children how to interact with others in a respectful way, even if it's more challenging.
Social media plays a huge role in society. It is impacting children and teens in many different ways. What are the positive and negative consequences of scrolling on these sites every day?
As adults, as we think back to our own childhood traditions, we can remember smells and sounds and sights that transport us in time. Traditions can evoke strong positive feelings and memories in all of us, but why is that? Why do traditions make up such a large part of who we are and why are they so important?
Whether you agree with Charlie Kirk or are adamantly opposed to his viewpoints, we must use the tragedy of his assassination to collectively recommit ourselves to defending each other in our right to speak freely. Let us reject conventional wisdom by talking about politics and religion with those we encounter. Be kind, be respectful, but be truthful and direct. We can make this country and this world a better place, but it will be through reasoned discussions, not emotion-filled violence.
We, as a society, seem to be more isolated, more self-centered, less trusting and less kind. How exactly we arrived at this point is less important than deciding what actions we are going to take to turn the tide and to be an example to the younger generations of a better way of living in community.
Deep in our hearts, we all know the truth that God should be first in our lives, others should be second, and then we should come somewhere after that. What’s ironic is that we are promised personal fulfillment and ‘happiness’ in this life and the next if we adopt this lifestyle. Not necessarily ‘happiness’ as the world defines it – self-absorbed pursuit of pleasure and avoidance of anything uncomfortable – but ‘happiness’ in the sense of ‘I know my purpose in the world and I’m ready to get up each morning and make that difference'.
As we celebrate moms and motherhood this month, we would like to salute single moms (and dads) in a special way. Being a single parent is an incredibly difficult vocation that takes courage, fortitude, and commitment. The single moms and dads that we have been fortunate to meet over the years through Life Tools Tutoring are selfless warriors who are singularly focused on providing their children with the tools and skills to be successful and fulfilled.
It may be true that the ‘Go outside and be back by dark’ ship has sailed, but might it be possible to rediscover the value of neighborhood communities?
