by Eric Hatton | Feb 4, 2015 | Effective Parenting
I grew up on a small family farm. Every day I would walk out behind our house to the pasture and feed the sheep. A long fence separated one side of the pasture from the other. The sheep always tried to eat the grass on the other side of the fence since there...
by Matthew Arrington | Nov 13, 2014 | A Journey to Manhood
Most individuals are aware of and know that settings goals can be an important benchmark to chart our progress. Setting goals is an important directive to help us all achieve bigger and better things in our lives. However, many of our students voice these questions:...
by Matthew Arrington | Nov 10, 2014 | A Journey to Manhood
This blog post is dedicated to all of those young guys who have been asked to leave their parent’s, or other relatives home. Although this can feel scary, maybe even devastating, it can also be a good thing. Remember, the best things in life don’t come...
by Matthew Arrington | Dec 12, 2013 | Effective Parenting, Parent Education Series
LEADERSHIP… Why it’s so important. In my last post I talked about LOVE. This week I’m going to focus on the 4th fundamental in changing your son’s negative behavior: LEADERSHIP. Leadership is the last and most essential part of curbing your...
by Matthew Arrington | Sep 12, 2013 | Effective Parenting, Parent Education Series
LOVE Last week we talked about INTEGRITY. This week we are going to focus on the 3rd fundamental in changing your son’s negative behavior: LOVE. Love is a wonderful thing when used properly at the right time, in the right place and for the right reason. When it...
by Matthew Arrington | Aug 28, 2013 | Effective Parenting, Parent Education Series
In Part 1 of this series I taught you to focus on the fundamentals… first being Balance. In Part 2, I’m going to talk about the 2nd fundamental: Integrity. Integrity is the foundation upon which everything else is built on. Let me repeat that…...
by Matthew Arrington | Aug 16, 2013 | Effective Parenting, Parent Education Series
Cesar Milan or the ‘Dog Whisperer’ has a knack for taking the very worst dogs and turning them into great dogs in a matter of minutes. But what is it about the ‘Dog Whisperer’ that makes him so special? How can one person experience so much success with such...
by Matthew Arrington | May 1, 2013 | Effective Parenting, Parent Education Series
Last week, in Part 3 of our series “3 Ways to Help Your Son Achieve Independence” we discussed the 2nd “E” factor: Engagement. We also talked about the 3 c’s that are absolutely instrumental in keeping your son engaged. In Part 4 of this...
by Matthew Arrington | Dec 26, 2012 | Effective Parenting, Parent Education Series
Last week, in Part 2 of our series “3 Ways to Help Your Son Achieve Independence” we discussed the 1st and most important “E” factor which is Environment. We also talked about the 3 R’s that are crucial in creating an environment of...
by Matthew Arrington | Nov 29, 2012 | Effective Parenting, Parent Education Series
Last week, in Part 1 of our series “3 Ways to Help Your Son Achieve Independence” we identified what it means to be truly independent. We also dispelled the myth that independence is merely having a job, going to school and making money. In Part 2 of this...
