Adultitis

- - - | written by Jason on 2/14/2010 | - - -

The Future of College and The Advantage of the Childlike

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what college will look like when Lucy is ready to graduate high school. It fascinates me, because considering that she's only fourteen months old as I write this, I only know it will look nothing like it does right now. Degrees earned online used to be the domain of people looking for a promotion or a new career and already juggling a job and family. But now I’m seeing commercials of college-aged students talking about taking classes online. iTunes U is filled with audio downloads of educational courses from some of the most highly regarded institutions …

- - - | written by Kim on 1/28/2010 | - - -

Tame Adultitis by Tackling Life’s Little Annoyances

Jason and I often get asked the question, "How does a person contract Adultitis?" Well, there are the obvious ways we all dread: the major u-turns in life that you can't avoid, like when someone hits your car or when you're up all night with a sick kid. Adultitis is also severely contagious, so if you're around others who are living with the disease, you might want to run for the hills -- seriously. But most of the time, the way you come down with a case of Adultitis is a direct result of the teeny tiny annoying moments that pop up in your day. …

- - - | written by Jason on 1/24/2010 | - - -

Are You A Human Doing?

It's easier to be a human doing than a human being. I have the good fortune of spending two hours each morning with a little bundle of energy known as Lucy. She recently became interested in bringing me books to read to her. I enjoy this new level of interactivity, even though the subject matter is less than stellar. The ones she seems to enjoy the most are the ones with the least regard for a plot (unless you consider journeying through the alphabet from A to Z captivation of the highest order). During our time together, I too often I operate under the premise that I only have two …

- - - | written by Jason on 12/27/2009 | - - -

A Very Adultitis Christmas

We hope you and your family are having a wonderful holiday season. It can be the most joyful time of year, unless someone with a serious case of Adultitis shows up. Treatment is available, but awareness is the key. Both Ebeneezer Scrooge and the Grinch were Adultitis survivors, so there is hope. We decided to use this post to highlight a few videos that may be of help. …

- - - | written by Jason on 11/29/2009 | - - -

What You Can Learn About Treating Adultitis from Bert and Ernie

Cut from the same cloth as Laurel and Hardy, Bert and Ernie are Sesame Street's classic comedic duo. They were the only Muppets to appear in the 1969 pilot episode. Their appearance was the only segment that tested well, which led to the decision that Muppet characters would be the "stars" of the show. Over the years, Bert and Ernie have helped many kids strengthen their math and language skills while learning about important concepts like sharing and cooperation. Even though the show is geared toward children, there are actually some pretty good lessons we can all learn about dealing with …

- - - | written by Jason on 11/11/2009 | - - -

Does United Airlines Have Adultitis?

Kim came across a story in which a man was denied a first class upgrade on a United flight by a gate agent because we was dressed "too casually." He was wearing a track suit. Good thing he wasn't wearing a clown suit; he'd be deported by now. It looks like a classic case of Adultitis, and I consider myself lucky that it wasn't me. You see, my standard travel garb is almost always a pair of Adidas track pants and a Mr. Incredible t-shirt (for good luck.) I've been upgraded to first class on a number of occasions, clearly not realizing how fortunate I was. …

- - - | written by Jason on 11/4/2009 | - - -

A Quick Note About All The Things You Can’t Do

I'm not sure if you've heard, but the economy is bad. Like, really bad. It's not a good time to go out and do anything outlandish, like start a business or invest in learning a new skill. You definitely want to keep risk taking to a minimum, that's for sure. Oh, and the housing market is still pretty bad -- and we're now getting into the worst part of the year -- so don't even think about trying to sell your home, because no one will buy it. It's always better to not try at all than to try and fail and be disappointed, right? *Ahem.* …

- - - | written by Kim on 11/3/2009 | - - -

The Best Way to Prevent H1N1

People are freaking out about the swine flu! Talk of it is everywhere. Heck, it's a national emergency. Vaccinations! Hospitalizations! Deaths! I am in agreement that this is serious stuff. I'm taking precautions, believe me. However...dare I say there is a silent epidemic sweeping the globe that is far deadlier than any flu? There is, indeed! It's sneaking into almost EVERY household without even the thought of a vaccination. …

- - - | written by Jason on 10/25/2009 | - - -

What I Wish I Would Have Said

I feel like I need to take a shower. Kim and I just got done doing a business-themed radio interview with a couple of female hosts who were two of the most Adultitis-ridden people I've come across in some time. Arrogant and pessimistic, the duo was unprepared, unenthusiastic, and utterly unhappy. I normally have a great time doing interviews, but not this one. It was an hour in hell. …

- - - | written by Jason on 8/27/2009 | - - -

Adultitis: Are Kids the Cause or the Cure?

Adultitis is a chronic condition that plunders laughter, burns people out, and turns them into zombie-like doo-doo heads. It causes stress — lots of it. Sometimes it seems like stress and parenthood go hand in hand. When my wife and I were expecting our first child, I was amazed at how many people came out of the woodwork to give us their advice and impressions on parenthood. Because I travel the country speaking to audiences about life balance and how to cure themselves from Adultitis, I opened myself up to many diverse points of view. More amazing than the sheer amount of opinion we …

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