A Plan for the Future: A Legacy of Love, Giving from a Grand Dad with Ken Bissell
A grandfather's approach to raising twins and building a family legacy reveals how patience and partnership shape generational values
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A grandfather's approach to raising twins and building a family legacy reveals how patience and partnership shape generational values
Everyone knows that parenting is not an easy feat, but raising twins takes parenting to another level. Such a journey is one that Ken Bissell had with his wife and now stands to showcase the power of partnership, patience, and resilience in family life. Including his twins, Bissell is a father to a total of three children, and has three grandchildren. As more families navigate similar paths, Bissell's story brings valuable insights on faith, love, and the joy found in life's unexpected challenges. With nearly 31 out of 1,000 births being twins in the United States, many parents wonder how to prepare for the emotional and logistical challenges that come with raising multiples.
What does it take to navigate the joys and challenges of raising twins while nurturing a close family bond?
On this episode of Grand Dads, host Tad Druart spoke with Ken Bissell, Director for the Center for Charitable Estate Planning at Harding University and Senior Director of Legacy Planning at University of Central Arkansas, to discuss the lessons he's learned from raising twins, balancing career and family, and the invaluable support from his community.
Bissell's story brings valuable insights on faith, love, and the joy found in life's unexpected challenges.
A few main discussion points from the episode included:
- Bissell's humorous April Fools' surprise about "triplets," and the real moment they learned they were expecting twins
- The life-changing impact of having twins in their early years, which included sleepless nights, juggling work and parenting, and relying on family support
- Creating family traditions and routines to strengthen family bonds despite career demands and frequent travel
Ken Bissell has built a rich family life with his wife, Renee, and their three children, including his twins. With a professional background in public relations and higher education, Bissell is currently affiliated with Harding University. His experiences in family and fatherhood, combined with his commitment to his work, have made him a respected figure in both personal and professional spheres.
About the author
Tad Druart is a transformational marketing executive, brand builder, and growth architect who provides the vision and strategy to lead organizations to increased levels of awareness, market share, revenue growth, and customer retention. Tad Druart is a trusted advisor and consummate business leader who has delivered results for venture-backed start-ups, private equity growth and turnaround opportunities, as well as Fortune 100 companies. Tad Druart have also led communications and investor relations through two IPOs on the NASDAQ market.
