Slob Space: What’s on Your Desk?
With three active kids who are days away from starting school, I’ve been staying up late or getting up extra early to catch up on work. While I do have an office just two short miles from the house, I have also put together a make shift private office in my home. Private in the sense that it is a card table located in the master bathroom. None of this is normally a problem, except I am one of those geeks whose work space has turned into a slob space.
TED Talks by Chris Anderson, Book Summary
This book is a great guide for anyone considering public speaking. It is chalk full of tips and considerations regarding how to present, more importantly how to prepare, dressing, use slides for your talks. It is an excellent book and a needed topic for all businessmen.
Strategies that Will Gain Child Custody (2/2)
Five Strategies that Will NOT Gain Child Custody. Do Not…arrive late for visits or pick-ups of your children. Being an adult (parent) means you honor commitments. That includes not just ‘doing’ but ‘doing on time.’ That multiplies when dealing with your children. If you claim they are a priority, then you will show that you want to spend time with them.
Best Day Ever Ranch – Nerds Go Camping!
Best Day Ever Ranch – The Best Way to Camp! I was trying to find a way to ‘sort of’ camp and spend some time outside, but still have the nerdy luxury of air conditioning and WiFi. (Two absolute stables in a geeky Dad’s life.) Well my good friends at FunCityStuff, either in humor or in helpfulness, invited Codeman and I out to Best Day Ever Ranch for fun and outdoor activities.
No Fears, No Excuses by Larry Smith, Book Summary
In 2016 I have a goal to read 50 books. This is my 5th book this year I have completed. The book was checked out of the library and given to me to read, by my lovely school teacher wife, Karen. I think she wants me to gain focus in my business DFW Website Designers. Larry Smith has worked and tracked thousands of students entering the workforce over many year and has extrapolated three defining areas to having a successful career.
How To Face the Trauma of a Child Custody Evaluation
Sometimes, allegations of spousal abuse, neglect, or substance abuse may require a court to make the final determinations. If serious allegations or problems arise, the entire family may be referred to child custody evaluation. Usually, the entire family will then be referred for child custody evaluation. Typically, the results are presented to the court to determine the most suitable custody and parenting arrangement.
Be Certain You Want to Divorce
After months of fighting, arguing and living an unfulfilling and frustrated life, Dave (not his real name), finally determined his marriage was over. A teacher, he sat in the lounge wondering how he could get out of his unhappy situation. His only way out would force him to dip into his already strained resources.
What Your Attorney Wants to Tell You, But Probably Won’t
Sure, you and your lawyer enjoy attorney-client privilege, everyone knows that. What is said between you and your attorney is private, and breaking that can be grounds for your lawyer’s disbarment. But what does your lawyer keep from you? What does not say that would probably help your relationship? There are several, and as you read, ask, “How many of these am I guilty of?”
Decision to Divorce Final: What You Should Do Next (1/2)
You’ve put up with so much for so long. You’ve been so unhappy. But today was it. Maybe it was one last argument. Or it could have been the stark, albeit unhappy realization that you just don’t love her and you never will. So you are ready to take that scary step, the one that will affect you, your family and most of your relationships for the rest of your life. So you’ve decided on the only answer: Divorce.
Good Custodial Parenting Requires Adjustments (2/2)
No matter how much you love you kids, and thrilled to get them full-time, remember they are part of your world, not your entire world. You need some time to yourself, develop and maintain relationships with others. Last time, we listed five ways in which Dads can, with little effort achieve these goals, this time we’ll list five more.
Good Custodial Parenting Requires Adjustments (1/2)
Now that you have won custody of your children, your relationship with them will probably need modification from your former “weekend Dad” days. This transition can put a strain on both parent and child. As a weekend Dad, Julie and Johnny were actually visitors. You could justify being bit more free-wheeling with them, with somewhat lax rules, undetermined bed times, and scheduled more elaborate weekend activities than you were comfortable with.
Obesity Now a Factor in Child Custody
In 2009, a 555 pound, 14 year old South Carolina boy was removed to foster care after his mother was arrested and charged with criminal neglect. The state’s Department of Social Services had determined that without state intervention, the boy was at risk of serious harm. Two years later, a Chicago father, who’s children live with him most of the time, brought up his children’s weight and health in discussions with his lawyers.