Intended to be a short explaination of my absence, episode 60 turned into 25 minutes of me exploring and explaining where my mind has been for three months concerning the present and future of Champion Stepdad.

Caring is displaying kindness and concern for others. Caring conveys they are loved. If you want to care for your family, If you want to give them your best, You have to care for yourself.  

A communicator is a person who is able to express or exchange information, news, or ideas. Traits of an effective communicator -Clear -Confident -Courteous Be confident in yourself Be confident in your relationship Be a confident communicator

Your ability to be consistent will not only show your children love and compassion, it will also enable their natural development to occur. #championstepdad

Character is the collection of traits and qualities which make you distinct from others. It’s mental and moral qualities. Character is not reflected by your intentions. It is reflected by your actions. Know who you want to be and intentionally develop yourself. Only then will you be a position to show character for parenting effectiveness. #championstepdad

As a parent, and especially as a stepdad, I have found many comparable traits between effective sports coaching and effective parenting. 7 Components of parenting credibility: Character, consistent, communicator, caring, competent, committed, and confidence builder. #championstepdad

Control is your ability to change the circumstances of a situation or focus your energy and attention. The more you feel you have some sense of input and choice. Even if it’s only over your own actions and behaviors, the better your choices and decisions will be. Energy and attention are strongly connected because your energy flows where your attention goes. Much like money, you only have so much to spend so spend it where it will make the biggest impact. #championstepdad

Coping is your ability to deal with and attempt to overcome problems or difficulties Coping strategies are used during stress, adversity, or trauma. They help manage painful or difficult emotions, help you adjust to stressful events, and help you maintain emotional well-being. They can be productive or counterproductive.

Contribution is the part played by a person in bringing about a result or helping something to advance. You make your home and community better by contributing your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Giving for the benefit of yourself and others.

Character is the collection of traits and qualities which make you distinct from others. It’s mental and moral qualities. As it relates to resilience, character is the proactive vision of yourself which requires predetermined outward behaviors and actions which demonstrate this vision.