I’m going to cut right to the chase and say something a bit controversial about raising kids. If my kids’ resumes are filled with athletic and academic achievements but they can’t love or relate well to others, I’ve failed as a parent.View Post
3 Differences Between “Good Parenting” and “Helicopter Parenting”
As a father of two, I can readily identify with Marlin’s heartfelt promise to Nemo in Finding Nemo: “Don’t worry, I’ve got you now. I won’t let anything happen to you.” For many of us, the first moments of becoming a parent are riddled with a strange mix of love, excitement, and, yes, fear. Our… View Post
15 Unique Ways for Dad to Influence His Kids
Need a gift idea for Father’s Day? Last year I wrote about the greatest Father’s Day gift idea ever. If you have time, I encourage you to read about how to experience the “joyful moments” that connect us with our children. That post was written shortly after my dad received the news that his… View Post
Why You Should Spend Less Time With Your Kids
Last week’s blog about whether stay-at-home moms or working moms have it better generated such a healthy and much needed discussion that it deserved a follow up. Be sure not to confuse the title for an April Fools’ joke though. Truth is, I’m not that clever—or that cruel. Some of us actually need to… View Post