4 Examples of How NOT to Praise Your Kid
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4 Examples of How NOT to Praise Your Kid

Today’s episode is all about mindset. As parents, most of us are praising our kids in a harmful way and we don’t even know it. We have the best intentions, but we are actually setting them up for disaster. In this episode, I outline four examples of how NOT to praise your kid and one example of how to encourage them in a way that cultivates a growth mindset.

It’s Time to End the Social Isolation Epidemic Among Men
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It’s Time to End the Social Isolation Epidemic Among Men

Most of us men live isolated lives because we feel it’s noble, selfless, and the right thing to do. We pay most of our attention to two things – our family and our jobs. When it comes to relationships with other men, we don’t have them. In this week’s Thursday Throwdown, I talk about why it’s time to end this social isolation epidemic among men.

Insurance Coverage: 3 Areas You May Have Overlooked with Dan the Insurance Man
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Insurance Coverage: 3 Areas You May Have Overlooked with Dan the Insurance Man

Most of us never read our entire insurance policy. Even if we did, would we understand it? How do we know if we have the best policy for our homes, assets, and automobiles? Do we know how much insurance we really need to cover ourselves in the event of a catastrophe? How do we protect ourselves from lawsuits, accidents, and identity theft? On today’s Thursday Throwdown, I have Dan “The Insurance Man” Luigs to talk about areas we may have overlooked in our insurance coverage.

How to Have Healthy Arguments Even in Front of the Kids
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How to Have Healthy Arguments Even in Front of the Kids

On this week’s Thursday Throwdown, we’re following up on our last episode with Peter Sacco about how to argue with your spouse. We will all have disagreements with our partner every now and then. This is normal and couples who don’t bring up difficult subjects are in danger of letting issues go unresolved or allowing resentment build until it explodes. Here are 4 tips to have a healthy argument with your partner while setting an example for your kids about how to resolve disagreements without anger.