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6 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com JULY AUGUST 2015 You can run but you cant hide. The line was originated by the heavyweight champion Joe Louis just before his 1946 rematch victory over the lighter faster Billy Conn. Conn was boasting pre-bout about his strategy to hit and run and the ever-confident Louis responded He can run but he cant hide I say these words often. My kids would say too often. I suppose youve guessed that I have never been a believer in running nor hiding. Turns out Louis underestimated his opponents feistiness and it nearly cost him the title. And it also turns out boxing is a great metaphor for facing lifes challenging choices. As parents we often feel like we are in a philosophicalboxingmatchwithalighterfaster opponent our kids We take our eyes off the prize for a split second and BANG weve been sucker punched Kids are savvier than ever they know how to play the rope-a- dope. They let us think we are in control and whileweare tryingtokeepupwiththeirgrades their social media and their whereabouts they are busy perfecting the bob and weave Tweens and teens are particularly vulnerable to underestimating the consequences of their adolescent missteps. The choices our teens make can sometimes make them and us want to run and hide but ultimately there is nothing to be gained by running to a different school state or continent because you cant outrun yourself. As I often say Wherever you go there you are. As parents we have to be ever-wiser and step up our game to keep up with our kids. Whats your parenting style Are you a roll with the punches relaxed parent a stay in your neutral corner parent or a jump into center ring and go the distance type Our mission with Good Life Family is to open the doors of communication to encourage parents to talk to their kids to otherparentsandtoprofessionalresources availabletothem.Ourteamof editors writers and advisors are in the ringside seats and its our goal to channel your inner contender. I am grateful to share the parenting journey with you. Punch us in on Facebook slip us some pictures and knock us out with your thoughts. These are challenging times. Lets go the distance together. Lets Get Ready to Rumble - Sheryl THE GOOD PEOPLE at goodLIFEfamily ABOUT US There are two things parents hope to give their children roots and wings. But its often hard to know if the decisions were making are the right ones especially when the world is changing so quickly. GoodLifeFamily is a resource for parents with kids tweens to twenties. GoodLifeFamilywill help navigate the challenges of raising good kids kids who will find their own paths to happiness. Extensive and insightful content will address the daily joys and struggles of finding a balance between kids and parents while keeping ourselves sane in the process. GoodLifeFamily also celebrates parents who are making a difference in their families their communities and to those in need.Youll meet inspiring women and men who have stared down lifes challenges survived and now are willing to share their journey with you. GoodLifeFamily is committed to making a difference in the lives of our families friends and communities as the go-to source. Werelivingwerelearningandmostimportant werelaughing.Wehopeyouwilltoo. Contact Us SUBSCRIBE GoodLifeFamilyMag.com ADVERTISE Kim Brown at 214.280.6838 or kimberlygoodlifefamilymag.com SUBMIT EDITORIAL IDEAS TriciaWhite at triciagoodlifefamilymag.com EDITORIAL TEAM Sheryl Lilly Pidgeon Founder and Editor-In-Chief Sherylgoodlifefamilymag.com Direct 214.476.8131 TriciaWhite Managing Editor Triciagoodlifefamilymag.com Direct 214.725.1981 Tracy Graivier Bell Senior Copy Editor Kendel Ahnell Digital Magazine Editor Kendelgoodlifefamily.com Melissa Chaiken SocialandPhilanthropyEditor Melissagoodlifefamilymag.com JennyWood SchoolandEducationEditor Jennygoodlifefamilymag.com Rick Seaney TravelEditor Farecompare.com Bobbie Ames FoodEntertainingEditor Bobbiegoodlifefamilymag.com WRITERS Karyn Brodsky Madison Cook Jeanne Glick Cala Pence Charles Satterfield JulieTaylor AliciaWanek ADVERTISING Sonia Black AdvertisingAccountExecutive Soniagoodlifefamilymag.com Direct 214.232.3040 Melinda Bogoslavsky AdvertisingAccountExecutive Melindagoodlifefamilymag.com Direct 214.264.0975 MARKETING EVENTS Kimberly Brown Marketing Manager Kimberlygoodlifefamilymag.com Direct 214.280.6838 BUSINESS OFFICE Deborah Leshefsky KeeperofTheBooks Michael Doyle CPA PRODUCTION TEAM Beth Donahue CreativeDirector James Bland Photography Bill Brock Videographer MichaelTinglin UserExperienceManager GOOD LIFE FAMILY 3308 PRESTON ROAD STE 350 PMB 113 PLANO TX 75093 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com LIVE.LEARN.LAUGH. SPAR REPEAT. In the boxing ring of life its not how hard you can hit but rather how many times you can get hit and keep moving forward. - Rocky