These articles were written by Dianne for several different publications on topics ranging from parenting to relationships to education to politics. Although they were authored several years ago, they are truly timeless and discuss principles invaluable in today's world.
Dumbing Down America
Last week I had the greatest opportunity to go to Hawaii with my 14-year-old son, Luke. Our company was contracted for a month-long...
Gracious Service or Servitude
A few weeks ago, I went on a business trip and took along an associate who has been in and out of at least five of our companies over the...
Free Spirit
I called my dad the other day from Wisconsin while I was working on a consulting job for one of my businesses, and thanked him. I had...
The Ballet
I find myself wondering why so many people complicate life! I spend valuable time in my life trying to steer people towards simplicity,...
A Father’s Lesson
I have learned my best lessons in life from my failures, and, God knows, I have had plenty of them! My path is littered with mistakes....
Empowered by the Misuse of Guilt?
(Watch out for the guilt hustlers!) What would you do without the use of guilt? How would you motivate your employees, employers,...
Men and Their Weakening Anger; Women and Their Submissive Cruelty
Ladies, do you really love your husbands? Do your husbands get angry with you easily? Do find yourself wanting to please your husband and...
Attention All Spoilers: The Gig is Up!
I have become very aware of a dark force that seems to be a huge part of people’s lives. Most people aren’t even aware that it operates...
Working Through Traumas
Every child is going to be subject to tiny traumas, like the cruelty of friends or falling down on a playground. It’s the way we as...
Kids and Punishments
The majority of parents are baffled about punishing their children. Most of us are guilty of being angry at our kids one minute and the...
A Christmas Story
Kids and Christmas When my four brothers and I were very young, we learned something about the true meaning of Christmas. On a December...
Love Givers and Love Takers
The Love Givers (Parents) Parents are supposed to be the love givers. We should have the ability to love our kids and not expect them to...
Don’t Overprotect Your Kids!
As I observe parents with their children, I notice that it is mostly women who are overprotective. Why? They have a need to control the...
How to Raise Healthy Minded Kids
There is no such thing as a troubled kid. There are only troubled parents! If you are going to raise healthy-minded teenagers, you must...
Kids and Discovery
Do you believe if you allowed your children to have a healthy freedom, they would learn just about everything they would ever need to...