Keith McCurdy
KEITH McCURDY: No Time for Chores?
I hear this complaint from parents on a regular basis….”Johnny just doesn’t have any time for chores.” Not only is this a testament to just how busy we have...
Parenting 911….HELP!
“It’s an unfortunate time of year” quoted a parent recently, commenting on the first nine...
Teen Curfew Leads to Detachment
Summer is here and hundreds of new teenage drivers are hitting the streets with new...
Grumbling is an Opportunity for Growth
A common question asked by many parents is “How can I get my child to...
Social Media….Not!
I just spent the weekend with a bunch of Boy Scouts and leaders in the...
Real Change for the New Year
How is your New Year’s resolution going? Have you gotten back into the gym yet? Are you still avoiding that cup of coffee or...
Hug a Kid for Christmas!
Some of you might remember a great slogan that came out in the 70’s, “Have you hugged your kid today?” The Director of the...
Changing Habits Step by Step
Have you ever wanted to change a habit? It may seem odd to have an article like this around Thanksgiving, but when our normal...
What Did You Say?
One of the most common issues that arise in premarital and marriage counseling is communication. Without fail, how we communicate sets the tone for...
A Matter of Perspective
Have you ever thought that what you choose to think about can significantly affect your experience of life? Unemployment is nearing 10 percent,...
Yelling Ends All Possible Hope for Progress
Recently while talking to a parent of teenagers a comment was made about speaking the “universal language” in their home. I said, “Oh, you...