What do you do when you want your kid to protect himself, but you don't want him to fight? What if you're thrilled that his self-esteem is high and he won't be a victim, but you don't want to set a precedent?

 Do you want it perfect now, or do you want help later? Do you want a relationship with your kids and build creativity, or do you want to make your kids feel 'less than'?

 We all have things we're interested in, and we like to share those interests with the people we care about. Take extra time and attention to show the ones you care about that you share their interests.

 Pour into your kids now. It's not sacrificing, it is a good parents way of life. If your kids can't talk to you when they're young, why expect them to later?

 Of course there will be times when you need to trust other people to watch your kids. What are your boundaries? There is no definitive answer, but you should always look to protect your children against the unknowns if possible.

 Someone will be coaching your kids. You can be the coach, support the coach, coach from the sidelines or whatever you choose to do. But be the leader that you are and always continue to support and encourage your children.

Ryan interviews the Experts... MOMS! Today he talks to Krista Lockwood and her method to declutter so parent have less stress and more time to spend with the kids

 Honor your spouse with gratitude. We all want love and we all want to be appreciated. Now is a good time to start doing that for YOUR spouse. You just might be surprised how it is returned.

 Last week I got virtually NO sleep. Kids can be challenging, so I recommend the book '12 Hours In 12 Weeks'. I think I figured out what's keeping my 17 month old awake!

 Throwing the ball is what my younger son loves to do. I don't tell him 'no', but I do give him a target. Encourage your kids. Encouragement leads to success, wherever that may be.