We’re creatures of habit: We enjoy going to the same places and doing the same things week after week. And there’s nothing wrong with that, right? Well, sometimes habits cause you to miss out on new adventures. So break your routine with these 3 family activity ideas you should make your kids do. First, go on a cultural adventure. Check around town for a cool museum exhibit or musical performance. Second, do neighborhood outreach. This could be as simple as welcoming a new family on the block with some home-baked goods. Third, go on an electronics-free road trip. Instead, bring conversation starters to make the trip more about your family and less about your phones! Whatever you choose to do, be sure to do it together.

For more on this topic from iMOM, go to 4 Family Activity Ideas You Should Make Your Family Do.

When it comes to relationships, technology has developed a bit of a bad reputation over the years. But before you jump on that bandwagon, consider these 3 ways to love your family well with technology. First, Skype, Google Hangout or FaceTime your college and career kids. It’s a great way to stay emotionally connected despite the physical distance.  Second, post old and new pictures of your spouse or kids on Instagram, Facebook or iCloud. Let your family know you’re thinking of them by posting and tagging old pictures. Third, start a group text: A great way to ensure that your entire family stays connected. So love your family with technology.

For more on this topic on my blog, go to 3 Ways to Love Your Family with Technology.

How you spend your time reveals a lot about who you are and what you value. So to find out the truth, here are 3 ways to gut check your priorities in life. First, make a list of your priorities. Write out what you value in life—things like your family, your career, or your hobbies. Second, make a list of how you actually spend your time. Be honest about the functional priorities in your life—things like television, sports or friends. Third, talk through how you can make those two lists match. Whether it’s with your spouse or a trusted friend, be sure to discuss why your ideals don’t match your reality and how to bridge that gap. So go gut check your priorities today!

For more on this topic from All Pro Dad, go to 5 Ways to Gut Check Your Priorities in Life.

You had aspirations of doing and being something in your life. But, now your dream just isn’t possible. Maybe an accident or illness took your dreams away. Maybe a divorce or financial problems killed your dream. Every day, people are forced to make a choice…hang on to a dead dream or reach for a new one. So how do you deal with the death of a dream? First, allow yourself to grieve. It’s okay to feel badly or even terrible about your loss. Second, allow yourself to grow. Try new things, experience new hopes. Third, allow yourself to grab hold of the next dream. Don’t spend all your time focusing on what you’ve lost or you’ll miss what you can have.

For more on this topic on my blog, go to 3 Things to Do When a Dream Dies.

Your wife wants to be celebrated, cherished, and loved.  So here are 4 simple ways to show your wife you love her. First, write your love story and share it with her. Write about how you met, how you fell in love, and how you knew she was “the one.” Second, put together a video collage of your life together. Be sure to include old pictures and home video clips.  Next, create a book of encouragement. Secretly ask friends and family to write what they love about your wife. Then compile it all in a special book she can read over and over. Finally, write her a love letter and include all the unique things you love about her.

For more on this topic from All Pro Dad, go to How to Show Your Wife You Love Her.

Just like your physical heart has four chambers that need to be consistently filled with life-giving blood, there are four emotional chambers of every man’s heart that need to be filled as well.  Here are the four chambers. Chamber 1, Validation. Validate his value, his gifts, his worthiness, and his manliness. A husband really does want his wife to see him as her superman, a man who can “leap tall buildings in a single bound.” Chamber 2, Respect. Respect his judgment, decisions, and abilities. A man needs his woman to value and trust his abilities, opinions and decisions, even if they prove to be wrong sometimes. A guy doesn’t want to be shot down before he even gives it a go.

For more on this topic on my blog, go to Filling the 4 Chambers of Your Husband's Heart.

There’s no doubt about it: Everyone wants respectful kids. But more often than not, children’s attitudes and behaviors are far from respectful. To combat this, here are 3 ways to train your children to be respectful. First, understand the problem. Focus on how your child treats you—with both their words and their attitude—instead of getting sidetracked by the specific incident at hand. Second, come up with a plan. Instead of relying on your anger or hurt, allow reason and love to dictate your parenting. Finally, be patient. Patterns take time to adjust. So be consistent and patient with your child. Keep in mind that though training your child to be respectful can be difficult, it’s always worth it.

For more on this topic from iMOM, go to Want Respectful Kids? Do This One Thing.