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...

What is “Quality Entertainment?”

by Keith McCurdy Just recently on New Year’s Eve, while playing Pictionary and Catch Phrase with family, I remembered a quote that I had...

“The Misplaced Magi”

This year are you celebrating Christmas or the holidays?  If you look around it seems to be getting more and more difficult to...

We Are Always Teaching

How well do you know your children?  Luckily, most parents would answer that question confidently with an assurance that they know their kids...

Peacekeeper or Problem Solver?

Have you ever felt exhausted as a parent? Ever felt like you just can’t put up with anymore from your kids?  Ok, everybody...

Used Cars and Teachable Moments

A few months ago I purchased a used car.  It wasn’t a particularly life changing event and yet it brought back a lesson I learned...

Put Some Clothes On!

I had to laugh recently when a teenage boy asked me, “Did you see what the girl was wearing?”  Now, one might wonder...