Posts by: Katie Kennedy

5 Traits of a Super Bowl Level Dad

February 1, 2023 2:07 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Football has been a major part of my life for as long as I can remember, yet, I was only able to play on an organized level until middle school. “Too slow, too small.” Since then, I have only played football in back yards with friends, but I’ve greatly admired the legends who have played...


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7 Gifts to Give Your Family Every Day

December 1, 2022 12:51 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

With Christmas coming, you are probably making a list and checking it twice to be sure that you have the perfect gifts for your family to open on the morning of December 25. But before you put your pen away, use it to make a second list of things to give year ’round to the...


What to Say to a Teen Who Wants to Be the Popular Kid

November 1, 2022 11:27 am Published by Leave your thoughts

I never told my mom that I wanted to be popular, but I’m sure my actions spoke louder than words. I remember being 14 and crying as I threw out my favorite red t-shirt. Why would I do such a thing? Because a popular kid had commented that the shirt made me look like a...


5 Ways Real Men Treat Their Wives

November 1, 2022 11:21 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Early in my NFL career, I had the honor of playing with Jon Kitna, Josh McCown, and Mike Furrey. All of them were warriors on the field, as competitive as they come. Dirt, sweat, blood, and determination filled our practices, which is normal in the National Football League. However, there was one thing uniquely different...


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7 Ways to Say No With Grace

October 3, 2022 11:22 am Published by Leave your thoughts

When my children were toddlers, I had no problem saying the word “no.” I had a million reasons and ways to say no. I felt like it was the only word in my vocabulary for a few years. But somewhere along the line, I forgot how to say no to other people. I think many...


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How to Encourage Kids to Try New Things

October 3, 2022 11:16 am Published by Leave your thoughts

I was fortunate enough to grow up with a dad who encouraged us to broaden our horizons, to dream, and to try new things. As a young person, trying new things helped me grow. So I’ve tried doing the same thing with our kids. Some kids are really adventurous and will try anything—you may have...