March 26, 2012 in
Heart,HOME,Irrational Parenting,parenting tips with

Since I have launched EpicParent.tv I have this monstrous, growing, never ending “everything I have to do to become an EpicParent” list.
- Pray with my kids’ everyday on the way to school.
- Take my kiddos on a date once a month.
- Say “NO” to unhealthy, energy zapping food and “YES” to healthy, green and orange food. (more…)
March 14, 2012 in
accountability,Communication,HOME,Leadership,parenting tips with

Did the title get your attention!!?!
I really don’t think that parents intentionally teach their kids to lie…however, I think most parents unintentionally train their kids to lie.
Don’t understand? Keep reading… (more…)
March 13, 2012 in
character,HOME,Leadership,parenting tips,Team Sprad with

Several years ago Team Sprad and I were in one of those rushed, were going to be late, just find your freakin shoes or you will just have to go barefooted kind of moments. Ever been there? (more…)
March 5, 2012 in
Communication,Heart,HOME,Irrational Parenting,Love,parenting tips with

My oldest son is 13 years old and in just a few short months he will turn the big 14! I can’t believe that I will be the father of a semi-hairy legged, hormone ragin, stinky young man!! What did I ever do to deserve this!!?! (more…)
February 29, 2012 in
accountability,Bullying,Demons Of Parenting,HOME,parenting tips,Social Media with

This week T.J. Lane stormed into Chardon High School armed with a .22-caliber handgun and went on a shooting spree starting at 7:30a.m. After T.J.’s rampage, the death toll rose to three while several others recover in the hospital.
Can I just rant for a second…
I am sick and tired of these school massacres! I am disgusted that T.J’s parents led him down this path! Yeah, that’s right! (more…)
February 28, 2012 in
accountability,Communication,HOME,Irrational Parenting,parenting tips,texting,Workaholic with

Sometimes parents just HAVE to work too freakin much!!
There you go. I said it. It’s out.
Sometimes parents just HAVE to work long hours…
Sometimes parents have to talk on the phone at soccer practice…
Sometimes parents have to check e-mail at inopportune times… (more…)
January 30, 2012 in
Demons Of Parenting,HOME,parenting tips with

Do you play favorites?
Do you show more affection towards one child over another?
Do you discipline one child less than the other?
Do you give more priviliges to one child?
Do you spend more time with one of your kiddos? (more…)