Every dad knows this moment. It’s 4 in the afternoon, and your kid walks through the door already overwhelmed. You ask one question or remind them about homework, and they snap. You hand them a tablet or let them scroll for a while, hoping everyone can decompress. They seem calmer for a bit, but the moment the screen goes away, the meltdown comes right back. The screen … [Read more...] about Nature as a Nervous System Reset for Kids (and Parents!)
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How To Teach Entrepreneurship to Children
Some of you may be wondering why even start the conversation about kid entrepreneurship with primary school-aged children. Doesn’t the common belief tell us that the focus of formative years is on building the academic knowledge? I shared that belief before my own children started school. Now, I am convinced that modern education should go hand-in-hand with practical learning, … [Read more...] about How To Teach Entrepreneurship to Children
Best Websites For Dads
Before we jump into the discussion of the best websites for dads, let's look at an important discovery. Almost half a century of research about fatherhood has resulted in a shocking conclusion. Dads are pretty important to the family unit. OK, maybe it’s not earth-shattering news, but it comes at a time when dads are embracing their role in parenting perhaps more than any point … [Read more...] about Best Websites For Dads
Wild Child | A Daughter’s First Flyfishing Trip
We met on a river. Coldwater. Clear. A river of trout and the promise of a day. Her mom went into the hardware store and left me to watch the wild child, a blond-haired, blue-eyed beauty who was not even two. No problem. But when she projectile-vomited because Mom was gone for 15 minutes, doubt washed in. Her mom has the prettiest fly cast in the land and can row a … [Read more...] about Wild Child | A Daughter’s First Flyfishing Trip
How To Raise Kids To Love The Outdoors
Curious about how to raise kids to love the outdoors? Read Dylan Tomine's book Closer to the Ground and get ready to be inspired. Raising your kids to love the outdoors is often easier said than done. My wife and I love the outdoors, and nothing would make us happier than if our seven-year-old daughter shared our zeal. Now, my daughter has a genuine interest in the … [Read more...] about How To Raise Kids To Love The Outdoors