Chasing Excellence

Chasing Excellence

How We Do Things Here

Daily Chase #203

Feb 13, 2026
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a group of men playing a game of basketball
Photo by Lesli Whitecotton on Unsplash

The most powerful tool in parenting isn’t a lecture. It’s not a rule. It’s not even a consequence.

It’s the phrase: “This is how we do things here.”

Not “you should do this.” Not “you need to handle it this way.” We. Here. Our family. Our normal.

When your kid comes home upset because someone made fun of their lunch, y…

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