1:12  Why do kids like watching other people play video games?

1:35  We enjoy things we enjoy

2:25  I took an interest in my son's interest... so I watched too

3:00  ZebraGamer

3:40  He got rewarded for all the things he did right

5:00  They keep getting rewarded and recognized

5:20  ... vs having to do homework and chores

6:05  What if YOU reinforced the good things they do and not just the games?

7:10  I caught him reading to his brother

7:40  Acknowedge the things they do right

8:10  Why don't we do the things the games do?

1:12  I get a LOT of questions from other parents

1:45  How do you get him to do that?

2:00  And please tell my son too!

2:35  Another father asked me...

3:20  I talk a LOT and I talk to my kids a LOT

4:05  His demeanor and his son's are alike

4:40  It's a matter of practice... and asking them to practice

5:25  "look at the mess" :)

6:20  I encourage their natural tendencies AND things I want them to do

7:05  My job is to empower them!

Either you will find a way or you will find an excuse

Reward the behavior you desire!

What can you do for just 1 hour this week to care for yourself?

You're going to be human for a LONG time, so own up to your mistakes then cleaning them up will be easier

What I learned from a book and the Super Nanny about emotional intelligence and teaching kids about emotions

Landon Prater talks about his challenges having 5 children with three women and working hard to maintain relationships with each one of them

In order to be productive, we must learn critical thinking

 Are you empowering your kids to make decisions early and often... and coaching them through them?