How Planning Can Make You a More Present Parent
When it comes to you being present with your children, think quality over quantity. Think intentional over impromptu. Think practice over perfection.
Why Time Away Might Not Fix Your Stress
There’s a fatigue that comes with parenting that’s a little hard to describe. Throw a global pandemic into the mix and you’ve got stress on steroids. You know what most families do to try to alleviate the constant stress? Live for vacation
How to Find the Right Routine as a Solo Parent
Nothing about what we’ve all gone through over these past 18 months is normal. And it’s been hard. It’s been frustrating. And I don’t know about you, but I’m tired. All that to say, I don’t have a great routine. I sure don’t have this single parent role figured out. But I have figured out a few things that have helped me through the hardest season of my life.
7 Family Calendar and Scheduling Hacks
Instead of cramming chores on your one free weekend of the month, establish a daily plan for tackling chores in small doses so nothing gets out of hand.
The Morning Rhythm Checklist
If you’re struggling with the pace and chaos of the morning, creating a checklist can make a big impact on you and your child’s morning.
How Can We Make This Year Better?
After the year we’ve all had, we could use some hope, good news, and a bit of normalcy—especially when it comes to our family’s rhythm and the kids’ upcoming school year.
5 Things I Want My Daughters to Know About Confidence
It’s important to have regular conversations with our kids that reveal what they really believe to be true about themselves.
They’re All Grown Up. Now What?
I wish we had known to show our kids how to be responsible adults and not just responsible children and teenagers.
Building Your Kid’s Confidence While Building Your Own
Just because you’re not the most confident person you know doesn’t mean you can’t impart some sort of guidance in the self-assurance department.
How to Pull Up Beside Your Kid’s Insecurities
The development of your kid’s confidence is a journey. Our job as parents is to join them so they’re not left to figure it out alone.
Dads: What We Do Matters
Our kids want to be who we are. They want to talk like we talk. They want to act like we act. And whether we like it or not, they will do as we do.
Advice for New Dads (From Your Future Self)
As dads, we usually want to ride in to rescue our kids, but sometimes what they really need is a safe place where someone will simply listen.