2020 was a hard year that got harder with every passing week. If dads and moms thought parenting was tough before, we quickly learned that parenting in a pandemic was infinitely harder. Before the pandemic, parents’ plates were already full. But the optimists among us focused on the light at the end of the tunnel. 2021. A new year. A beacon of hope piercing the fog of a … [Read more...] about Parenting in a Pandemic. How to Break Past the Wall.
Fatherhood
The Ultimate Guide to Design a Fun, Functional Kids Home Playroom
You can't always get outside for some family play time. Sometimes the weather doesn't cooperate. And sometimes you just don't want to deal with packing up a bunch of stuff, right?! Enter the kids home playroom! Playing is a way for the whole family to have fun together. It's also an important part of child development. As parents, you can transform any space at home and … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Design a Fun, Functional Kids Home Playroom
Risky Play for Kids: Why They Need It Now More Than Ever
Plus, 5 risky play activities your kids will love! Ever heard of risky play for kids? You're not alone if you haven't. It means a lot of things to a lot of parents, so the best way for me to explain is to start with a story. It snowed the night before. My daughter and I walked to preschool. We tasted the fresh powder and admired the crystals on the tree limbs along the way. … [Read more...] about Risky Play for Kids: Why They Need It Now More Than Ever
Dad Podcast Interview: Fatherhood & The Origin Of Wilderdad
Last week, I got interviewed by the guys behind the dad podcast Wake. Dad. Drink. Repeat. That's Mike Smith and Anthony Palmer, both dads, both very funny, and both doing very good work to support dads. There are a ton of dad podcasts out there, but this one is fantastic and I was really excited to talk to them. You can hear it here. Wake. Dad. Drink. Repeat. Dad Podcast … [Read more...] about Dad Podcast Interview: Fatherhood & The Origin Of Wilderdad
The Day I Became A Dad
The air smells briny. Low tide makes it even swampier. It’s August and the evening’s hot sun still feels harsh on my skin. It was a long day at work. Counted the minutes on the office clock before heading out for a run along the lazy, winding path by San Diego’s Mission Bay. I really need to let off some steam. Stretch my legs. Clear my head. But, I haven’t run a hundred … [Read more...] about The Day I Became A Dad