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12/31/11Unconditional Encouragement: What it meant for Russell Westbrook and what it can mean for your childrenFathers, sometimes your children just need you to be their cheerleader. Sometimes, they just simply need you to tell them in whatever words you choose, “I’m behind you. I believe in you. You’re mine.” |
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12/14/11You Be the Judge…or Maybe Not.It is rare when I make the choice to be the judge and render a decision in a sibling dispute. Unless someone is really going to get hurt, I force the girls to work their way through it. I have explained to them that if I have to make a decision, someone is going to be unhappy, so I encourage them to search for common ground. Posted at 01:30 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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10/05/11War StoriesRecognize those “Remember when…” moments with your children. Embrace them. Enjoy them. Live them. Be glad you were there. Posted at 12:45 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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09/26/11Leaving a LegacyIf things go in the order that all fathers hope, your family will be gathered someday to talk about your life. Have you ever thought about what your family will say about you? |
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08/25/11Helping Your Child Deal with DisappointmentThe action or inaction we take as parents when our kids are faced with disappointment will have a direct effect on the way they handle later life trouble. |
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08/15/11Honor Your Spouse Above Your KidsHonor your spouse in front of your children. Everyone in your family will benefit. Posted at 02:05 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
Eric Urbach experiences fatherhood from a variety of perspectives. He is the father of three, ages 11, 8 and 6, sharing joint custody with their mother, and stepfather of two, ages 18 and 14. A practicing lawyer and active in the community, he lives with his family in Edmond, Oklahoma.
