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My Brother Apologized for Our Childhood, But I Thanked Him Instead.
Parenting with intentionality means recognizing that growth happens on both sides of a relationship. My brother, Clement, reached out to me recently to apologize for the way he treated me as a child. He felt his actions were abrasive and unnecessary. He even used the word bullying. I admired his transparency, but I was shocked…
It’s Cold Outside… You Know What That Means?
It’s cuffing season! For those who’ve been out of the game for a minute, “cuffing” is that frantic winter rush where everyone tries to find a partner just to have someone to binge-watch movies with and navigate the holiday season. Everyone is looking for a “plus one” in time for Valentine’s Day. But hold the…
What to Do When Your Child Is Disappointed
Five questions parents asked after this moment Disappointment is one of those moments every parent recognizes, but few feel fully prepared for. After sharing this video, I had several parents reach out with variations of the same question:“Okay, I get the idea, but what does this actually look like in real life?” Here are the…
Why Boys Feel They Can’t Cry After Failing at Sports (6th Grader Speaks Out)
My son, Jacob, recently faced a significant challenge that many of our children deal with: he didn’t make his middle school basketball team. As a father, it was heart-wrenching to hear my son, Jacob, explain why boys feel they can’t cry after a major disappointment, but it was eye-opening to see that this trend persists.…
Why “Soft Skills” are the New Hard Armor: Lessons from a Marine Major on Raising Unbreakable Kids
Can your kids survive an AI-driven world? Marine Major Olaolu Ogunyemi returns to the Future Factory to reveal the “unbreakable” framework for raising resilient, tech-savvy, and emotionally strong children. Watch the full episode and get the toolkit here.
The Science of Execution: Why the “One Day, One Rep” Mindset Beats Traditional Goal Setting in 2026
The “Old Rules” of leadership are broken. For decades, we’ve been told that leadership is about command, control, and the “big leap”—that heroic moment when a leader jumps across the valley from aspiration to action. But as we enter 2026, the data and the reality on the ground tell a different story. True leadership is…
Fearless Fatherhood: Why My Story on Dear Fathers is About More Than Just Me
I am incredibly honored to announce that I’ve been featured by Dear Fathers as part of their #FearlessFathers campaign! At Parent-Child-Connect (P2C), our mission has always been to strengthen families by developing leaders and fostering meaningful connections. When I first connected with the team at Dear Fathers, I knew immediately that our visions were aligned.…
This Is How Parents Can Nurture Leadership Skills from an Early Age
Written by Kris Louis Every child carries the seeds of leadership — curiosity, courage, and empathy waiting to be cultivated. The question for parents isn’t whether leadership can be taught, but how to create the conditions where it can grow naturally. From household decisions to community involvement, each experience becomes a lesson in influence, responsibility,…
In Case You Missed It: My “One Day, One Rep” Keynote at the Connected Leaders Academy
Did you miss the Connected Leaders Academy (CLA) Virtual Conference this past Saturday? If so, you missed a powerful day of transformation. But don’t worry—I’ve got you covered with the full replay of my keynote address: “Crush Your Goals This Year!” This talk was particularly special because it took place during a year where our…
Stop Waiting for 2026: The 3 YouVersion Plans That Will Transform Your Spiritual Foundation NOW
I am absolutely humbled by the response to the Parent-Child-Connect mission on the YouVersion Bible App. This year, we’ve already had an impact on over 9,425 lives across 130 countries and territories! Your commitment to deepening your spiritual journey through these resources is truly inspiring. As we move toward the new year, this is the…
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