Self-Improvement Improves ParentingI have a lot of shortcomings. There are things I do wrong, do poorly or don’t do that I should.Apr 20, 2021Apr 20, 2021
We’re All NerdyOver time I’ve learned that we’re all a bit nerdy about something. At least I hope so. Most of us have things where we hardly notice the…Apr 13, 2021Apr 13, 2021
Responsibility to Our CommunitiesThere’s this Seinfeld joke that goes something along the lines of “If aliens were watching earth they’d see us humans being led around by…Apr 8, 2021Apr 8, 2021
Be Truth SeekingPossibly one of the most important things we can teach our kids is to seek the truth. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a question of science…Apr 7, 2021Apr 7, 2021
Respect is EarnedThere are some of us parents who believe kids should give respect 100% of the time, no matter what, no questions asked. Of course there…Apr 2, 2021Apr 2, 2021
Everyday is April Fools DayOne spring morning when I was kid, my dad got us up in a rush and said he’d accidentally let us oversleep. My brother and I checked our…Apr 1, 2021Apr 1, 2021
A Pound A YearSomeone close to me once remarked “if you gain a pound a year, all of a sudden 50 years later you’re 50 pounds overweight.” He’s in his…Mar 31, 2021Mar 31, 2021
What to Think vs. How to ThinkIt’s an important distinction we need to recognize, especially when parenting. “What” feels like memorizing the particular facts or…Mar 30, 2021Mar 30, 2021
Workouts that WorkI’ve realized how critical it is for me to get a good workout. I feel better, sleep better and am just generally a more decent person to…Mar 26, 2021Mar 26, 2021
Bird is the WordI am far from being a birder, or someone who goes out of their way to find and identify birds. I’m more likely to be the guy who annoys…Mar 25, 2021Mar 25, 2021