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How to be present with your family You are about to finish up your day. Going through your routine of getting ready for bed. You just walked the dog, brushed your teeth, used the bathroom one more time. Then you…

Things that dads give up to make their children happy Most dads just want to see their children be happy. We sacrifice a big portion of who we are to help keep not only our kids happy, but our spouse…

How to annoy your dad – The ultimate guide There are just certain things that annoy your dad. And there are certain things that will outright make your dad furious. As dads, we typically embrace the dad stereotypes. We like…

Dad’s parenting manual There is no manual. You are on your own. Best of luck. Just kidding. Sort of… Parenting is hard. Parenting is frustrating. And there are so many different things that can happen in our life that make…

Current River Trail – Echo Bluff State Park My son has been asking to go backpacking with me for over a year now. I had been hesitant because he is fairly young and I had fears that we would get…

How to do a hiking trip with kids I love to hike. I love taking in beautiful trails and exploring what nature has to offer. But having kids can change your game plan when you want to go hiking. Here…

Words your dad may never tell you Dads can be like statues. Quiet, towering, stubborn, and not much to talk to. I realize not all dads are like that but the stigma is that dads are these cold-hearted working machines.…

How to be a better dad – the road trip We were an hour into a 5-hour trip. My son had decided to take a nap since we had to leave at 6 in the morning on a Saturday. He…

Things that are shocking for our kids when they become adults Becoming an adult. Leaving the nest. Moving out on your own. It is never an easy transition. Going from having most or all of your needs met by your…

What I love about working remotely Like a lot of people when the pandemic hit in 2020 we were forced to leave the office and work remotely from our homes. This wasn’t my first time working remotely. Before I moved…