Sports Parenting: Can You Coach the “Love of the Game”?

Sports Parenting: Can You Coach the "Love of the Game"? - JackieBledsoe.com - Growing Family Leaders

The “Love of the Game” is a phrase you have probably heard many times if you follow sports.  Typically when an athlete reaches a very high level in their sport they speak of how they have this love of their sport, that helps to drive them, makes them want to play it more, and ultimately helps them become great.« Continue »

How a “Domestic Sexy” Husband Can Stimulate His Marriage

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Okay, I have to start off by being transparent.  When I first heard the term “domestic sexy“, my mind immediately went to my wife dressed in a French maid outfit cleaning the house, and…you fill in the blank.  I know, I know, I should be ashamed!  (I said I was starting off transparent!)« Continue »

Are You Having Fun In Your Marriage? – “Well give it a shot” [VIRAL VIDEO]

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Work, sacrifice, submission, challenging, no joke, not for the faint of heart.  You have probably heard all of those words used to describe marriage.  Sometimes we make marriage seem like only those who enjoy pain and suffering will enjoy it.  But what about the fun?  Can marriage be fun?  Are you having fun in your marriage?« Continue »

A Post Mother’s Day Message for Dad

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Yesterday, the word of the day was “mother.”  And rightfully so, as the one day each year dedicated to loving on, and sharing appreciation for mom, mother, ma, momma, big mama grandma, and so on, was celebrated.

A quick scan of my Facebook news feed was filled with Mother’s Day love and messages.  It probably trended on Twitter, dominated pins on Pinterest, and was captured on Instagram.  Now it is the day after.  Will all that love end?  It shouldn’t, and I have a call to dads to keep it going.
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A Mother’s Love is…

Happy Mother's Day: A Mother's Love is... - JackieBledsoe.com - Growing Family Leaders

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mom’s reading this!  As I considered what I would post to wish everyone a Happy Mother’s Day, I received a message from one mom who has always shown “a mother’s love” to me.  My mom.« Continue »

How To Handle Life Changing Events in Your Family

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I am on the cusp of a life changing decision.  No matter my decision, or the outcome, I know it will make my “top life changing events” list.  I’m excited,  nervous, and not really sure what is going to happen.

What I do know is my decision, and the outcome, will be an opportunity for me to grow.  An opportunity to lead my family through it in a way which will make us closer, stronger, and better from it.  Can you relate?  Are there some potential life changing events looming?  Have you experienced unexpected life changing events?« Continue »

25 Words of Encouragement for your Wife on Mother’s Day

25 Words of Encouragement for your Wife on Mother's Day - JackieBledsoe.com - Growing Family Leaders

Mother’s Day weekend is here this weekend.  Although we should always be encouraging our mother’s and our wives, this weekend is a wonderful time.  A time to encourage her and make her feel really special.« Continue »

How Mr. “I Get Buckets” Uncle Drew Uses Basketball as a Teaching Tool

How Mr. "I Get Buckets" Uncle Drew Uses Basketball as a Teaching Tool - JackieBledsoe.com - Growing Family Leaders

The NBA Playoffs is in full effect right now.  There are some good teams and players still in the playoffs.  But one player I wish would was still playing basketball this post season is Kyrie Irving.

He’s one of the best and most exciting playing today.  And he should be, I mean he learned from Mr. “I get buckets”, his Uncle Drew.  Uncle Drew has some lessons for all of us.« Continue »

Why You Should Have Life and Family Goals

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One of my favorite bible verses says “where there is no vision, the people perish” (Proverbs 29:18 KJV).  What that verse says is without being able to see where you are going, you will have no life.  Your life and family goals are the vision for your life and family.  Families who set life goals will be full of life, those who don’t will not.« Continue »

Using Evernote for Your Family is A Great Way to Organize Your Family’s Stuff

Using Evernote for Your Family is A Great Way to Organize Your Family's Stuff - JackieBledsoe.com - Growing Family Leaders

If your family is like my family then you probably collect paper like LeBron James collects MVP trophies.  Except your paper collection is not something to brag about.  Your family probably has many keepsakes, medical records, lists, goals, and things you want to purchase as well.  All of that can be overwhelming!« Continue »