I have been involved with summer camps and the recreation field for almost 20 years. I started off as a counselor at the age of 13 when I felt I was too old to attend summer camp. My mother agreed, and promptly signed me up as a volunteer counselor [...]
As a dad of twins (boy and girl), I always told myself that I would, to the best of my ability, treat my children equally and not succumb to gender stereotypes or conformity. They wear all colors, not just pink and blue, and they both play with all available toys, [...]
My daughter attended an art camp this summer where the children were asked to draw their families. For each person, my daughter chose an accessory to go along with the drawing. My wife, was holding a paper heart. My son, was holding a pillow because he likes to sleep [...]
The first time I ever let my son walk into a building by himself I panicked. I pulled away from the church where I was dropping him off for choir and I freaked out. He was eight at the time and up until then I had walked him in [...]
Wow, it's been a long time since I put up a new blog post here. Anyway, here's my newest post from earlier today. It originally appeared on my personal blog and you can read it here. Also, feel free to check out my other blog for some other pieces that [...]
In this episode, Rob and I dive into the concept of support systems. Every Parent needs a support network of some type, especially Parents of special needs kids. Here's a link to Episode 2 of "Life With Autism: Autisable Dads" Huge thanks to the folks at TheCoffeeKlatch.com for helping [...]
You are a business professional who is building your wealth portfolio, seeking to leave a legacy for your heirs. However, one day, your teen son vandalizes the local liquor store, causing thousands of dollars of damage. In addition to facing criminal charges, the owner threatens to sue with the [...]
I have given up on watching my language around my kids. I don’t let them swear though and I have no problem with the double standard either. I have friends on both sides of the fence on this issue. Some are very careful about every word that comes out of [...]
When it is time to be away from our children whether that's just for the day at child care or school or for longer periods of time for travel or a co-parent's turn to have the children, we can still strengthen the connection with them. In order to do [...]
The kids have been a little frustrating, almost as frustrating as watching the Eagles play football. Tune in! Thanks to Flatout Flatbread for sponsoring! Check them out at www.flatoutbread.com!
