Yesterday, I was discussing how cell phones are being banned in schools across America. And recently I thought of another potential ban. Then, less than two weeks later, it looks like a school in Akron, Ohio, is taking the lead. They are instituting a water bottle ban. And I have a feeling they won’t be…
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While I don’t have kids, I’ve often heard the plight of parents trying to figure out the right time to give their child a smartphone. For most, it’s usually around the time they go to high school, as the parents want to keep tabs on their children. However, as I discovered while spending time with…
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I’m an emotional person. I have always been good or bad. I wear my heart on my sleeve. And while there are times, I wish I didn’t show any reaction, it’s just not who I am. People who know me and love me say it’s one of my better qualities. I’m sure others disagree. We…
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I read some sad news last week. Warner Discovery, the owners of HBO and the Max app, announced that they are opting to cease the production of Sesame Street. The long-running children’s show has been a part of our world since 1969 and touched the lives of millions upon millions of children; the show that…
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We visited Indiana to see some of our nieces and nephews for Valentine’s Day. It’s always a good time, and we never get to spend as much time as we’d like. But one of the greatest feelings is walking into the room and seeing them for the first time in a while. The smile that…
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In the last few years, water bottles have become a status item. People, young and old, judge you by the brand of bottle you carry—they judge the color of the bottle and the accessories you include. I don’t know why they matter. But water bottles aren’t anything like the one I had on my bicycle…
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When I was young, many accused me of making lots of noise. I never understood why people said that. Today, I question if I was that loud. When my nieces and nephews visit, they show me the true meaning of loud. I don’t know how such tiny people can make so much noise. Sometimes it’s…
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The other day in a team meeting, we tackled a team-building exercise. Our topic was holiday traditions. Since we have offices worldwide, it was interesting to hear what some people did for the holidays. But for me, it was a big challenge. I realized that growing up, my family didn’t create any traditions, and I…
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Recently, I’ve noticed that people are referencing children in a new way. Rather than simply calling them children or kids, people frequently use the terms littles or kiddos. When did this start? And, more importantly, why? Instead of shortening the word kids, which is already just four letters, we’ve turned a word that is either…
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Over the last few years, there’s been a lot of discussion about how we should teach our children in school. And while there are many opinions, there don’t seem to be any solutions. Over the holiday weekend, I spent some time with my wife’s family. Many of them work in education, and what they told…
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