There are certain films that everyone needs to see. The Gleason documentary is one of those movies. As a father I am moved by Steve's passion to get everything he wanted to tell his son out in his collection of personal videos. He is an inspiration not for just dads, [...]
If you’re a gamer family looking for something new to play or if you’re looking to get into family gaming for the first time, you’ve come to the right place because the real moms and dads of our thriving Facebook community have hundreds of game recommendations sure to please [...]
The ultimate dad-limbo.
Fatherhood has recharged my emotional batteries and made me human again. Something I didn't know I needed until it happened. I've been so obsessed with working hard, counting dollars, being logical and professional---losing sight of the important healthy things we should be doing every day. Lessons I learned as a [...]
We all know the positive, absolute joyful side of being a parent. But what if parenting came with an FDA Approved warning label, similar for pills, with all the possible side effects you could experience? What would it say? Here's how mine would read... Warning, may cause: silly dancing and [...]
Every now and then I get the impression that children’s minds are more advanced than we know. Occasionally it seems like all of the studies of formative years and the development of certain aspects of the brain and personality are deeply flawed. I say this, because my kids routinely make [...]
Who knows a little something about poor timing?
Waiting to put your kids into kindergarten could really help them later in life. You don't have to rush them in their preschool education. You are their parent, you know them best. Even if you have to argue with the preschool board, like we did. Or you have reasons [...]
Apologies are meant to be sincere, believable, and a way to tell someone you're going to TRY not to do it again. Apologies are also meant to be personal and said from the heart. When you're teaching your children what/when to apologize, teach them my three parts of an apology. [...]
We’ve asked this before and we’ll likely ask it again because it’s a beam of light into what makes us, as individuals and as a community, great dads and moms. Sometimes, we find out that dad imparting some truly valuable lessons with his wise words or through his positive actions [...]
