In today's fast-paced world, where we often find ourselves juggling endless responsibilities, one aspect of life deserves our unwavering attention: nurturing the bond between fathers and children. This precious relationship can profoundly shape a child's life, and as fathers, we hold the key to creating enduring connections and treasured memories. Embracing Quality Time The foundation … Continue reading Crafting a Strong Father-Child Bond: Weaving Connections and Cherished Memories
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Beyond Fatherhood: Embracing Friendship with Our Children
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
Gentle Discipline: Nurturing Growth with Love and Understanding
In today's parenting landscape, the concept of discipline has changed significantly. Gone are the days of stringent punishment and authoritarian rule. As parents, we must recognize the importance of gentle disciplinary methods that prioritize empathy and understanding in order to strengthen the parent-child bond. This post will explore some of the aspects of gentle discipline … Continue reading Gentle Discipline: Nurturing Growth with Love and Understanding
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
It’s Thanksgiving, Charlie Brown?
Halloween is finally over, so you know what that means? Christmas is once again upon us! What used to start the last Friday in November makes its debut before the Halloween decorations are taken down from the big box stores. As wonderful as Christmas is, our rush to celebrate has almost eliminated my favorite holiday, … Continue reading It’s Thanksgiving, Charlie Brown?
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
10 Minute Tidy
I have spent the last several months working the graveyard shift. While it’s not something that I particularly enjoy, I don’t exactly hate it either. Early in my career as a first responder, I worked for an ambulance company here in So-Cal. The shifts were wildly inconsistent and often had me sleeping at odd hours … Continue reading 10 Minute Tidy
Dad Resume
I’ve often joked that just about anybody can have a kid, but a license is required to cut hair in the United States. Overall, this is a pretty funny statement that pokes fun at the disparity between the training and education you must receive to work in a salon versus the one to two middle … Continue reading Dad Resume
Advice for Single Dads: Divorce and Separation
Most people never plan on becoming single parents; for some, they decide slowly over time. For others, the news just takes them by surprise. Regardless of the circumstances, being a single parent is one of the most challenging tasks a person can undertake. Not only do you need to continue to be a good parent, … Continue reading Advice for Single Dads: Divorce and Separation
3 Tips to Reduce Financial Stress
When I was a kid, I remember hearing adults say, "A dollar just doesn't go as far as it used to." I never thought about what it meant until I became responsible for my expenses and bills. As the world changes and prices climb skyward, I struggle to remain financially healthy. Talking about financial wellbeing … Continue reading 3 Tips to Reduce Financial Stress
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)
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