Tag Archives: character

10 Character Flaws That Can Derail Even Good People

Posted on January 10, 2020 by doctorb

Good people can become great, but usually they don’t. Part of the problem is good people are often unaware of how close they are to becoming great. What do I mean? The termination of only a few traits/habits/preferences is often … Continue reading →

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Your child will benefit from these ground rules to help them avoid the pressure to contribute to the drama around them

Posted on September 25, 2015 by doctorb

One of the most pervasive problems facing youth today is how they can prevent and/or avoid drama.  One reason this is such a difficult problem for them is technology allows any kid with even a mild amount of impulsivity to … Continue reading →

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If divorcing means divided parenting and “split households”, a disaster will be forthcoming

Posted on October 5, 2012 by doctorb

If you or parents you know who have divorced are not a tightly unified parenting team, you need to read this blog. While divorce can have devastating effects on children, divorce + conflicting parenting styles = future disaster. By the … Continue reading →

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What I learned from being mentored by a true leader: The legacy of Robert Fick for next generation leaders and youth

Posted on May 15, 2012 by doctorb

In a time when global confidence in leadership across organizations is at an all time low, we all ask: “where are the true leaders?” Parents increasingly ask, “where are the people I can point to as a moral leader for … Continue reading →

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Teach your child to be competitive to ready them for the arena of life

Posted on April 5, 2012 by doctorb

As a child counselor and parent, I have experienced and witnessed the deep craving parents feel to see their children triumph in the competitive arena. Whether academic or athletic, there is a fire in the belly when it comes to … Continue reading →

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A Values-Based Life Focus: the yellow brick road to growth and prosperity

Posted on March 23, 2012 by doctorb

Whether we choose to explicitly define our values or not, we will end up living by a value system. That is why being intentional (versus casual) about the values we want to live by is so critical. And let’s be … Continue reading →

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Helping your Child Be a Moral Leader

Posted on March 12, 2012 by doctorb

As a counselor to parents and children I often get this question: “How do I raise my child so they end up being a moral person as an adult”. I do not mean “moral” according to any one religious or … Continue reading →

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