What is the role of a father? Society says we are financial providers, mentors, and, more recently, caregivers for our children. Gone are the days of shallow fatherhood, where the only expectation of a dad was to provide discipline and dish out money for allowance. In today's world, a father has a chance to be … Continue reading Beyond Fatherhood: Embracing Friendship with Our Children
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Freedom of Expression: The Power of “Bad Words”
As parents, we all strive to teach our children to communicate effectively and respectfully, but is there room for "bad words" in a child's vocabulary? Most parents would argue that there isn't. Others might say there is no such thing as a bad word, but rather hateful words that should forever be off-limits. This post … Continue reading Freedom of Expression: The Power of “Bad Words”
Happy Thanksgiving
Mads and I wanted to pop in to wish all of our friends and followers a very Happy Thanksgiving! It's very easy to lose sight of what is important during this busy time of year; here's to hoping that you find some time to spend with those you love and share what you're truly thankful … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving
Diaper Bag Essentials
Last week I caught up with a friend who recently became a father. We talked about how well fatherhood seems to suit him and the difficulty of having a newborn baby. He was baffled by how many times an infant soils their diaper daily. He also expressed frustration with his lack of preparedness regarding changing … Continue reading Diaper Bag Essentials
Dating and Children
Starting a new relationship is one of the most amazing experiences. Places you've been to in the past and things you've already done now feel fresh and exciting. The world feels open and endless, especially as that relationship grows into something healthy and stable. Falling in love is easy, but ensuring your kids are happy … Continue reading Dating and Children
Creating a School Portfolio (with FREE Printable Coversheet)
I'm fortunate that Mads does very well in school. She excels in reading and language arts and gets excited about math and science. Recently, Madison won an award for academic excellence, which got me thinking about something my dad mentioned a while back. He suggested creating a school portfolio to keep the best of her … Continue reading Creating a School Portfolio (with FREE Printable Coversheet)
5 Halloween Safety Tips
Fall is upon us once again! For some, that means the weather has begun to cool, and it’s time to break out the flannel shirts and beanies. For others, like myself, it means we must endure a few more weeks of summer-like heat before we can even think of donning long pants. Regardless, the changing … Continue reading 5 Halloween Safety Tips
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