A playbook for men experiencing fatherhood for the first time.
Feeling gratitude and appreciation for everyone who supported me along the way. One year ago today, the official release of my first professional manuscript, Rookie Father, was released nationally by Familius Publishing. I’m grateful for all the support, reviews, and endorsements, not to mention the fifty-plus radio/podcast outlets that hosted me to discuss the mission... Continue Reading →
I had the pleasure of speaking with Dennis and Anthony Morolda, hosts of the terrific podcast, Building Men. I appreciated their questions and we dove deep into the weeds regarding fatherhood, raising kids, and exuding responsibility. I welcome you to give the episode a listen, which can be found on both Spotify and Apple Podcasts:... Continue Reading →
I had the pleasure of speaking with Ted Phaeton, host of the podcast, The Modern Man. He is a true gentleman and we dove deep into the subject of fatherhood. We covered a number of topics featured in my latest work, Rookie Father, and he posted the following overview on his blog. I welcome you... Continue Reading →
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Adam Flaherty and Marc Checket, hosts of the fantastic podcast, Modern Dadhood. We touched on a number of subjects, some funny, some serious, and we shared the same mission – to provide our kids a strong foundation of family support and success. I welcome you to give... Continue Reading →
I am thrilled to announce my latest work, Rookie Father, released by Familius Publishing earlier in 2022, has earned 30 reader reviews on Amazon. The book continues to resonate with new and experienced fathers alike, and the mission remains the same – to provide, 'a playbook for men who are brand new to fatherhood.’ I... Continue Reading →
Zoom kindergarten meetings, separation from family, and the anxiety our children experienced can be overcome if parents emphasize playing and socializing this summer. News broadcasts speak often about the overall anxiety we’ve experienced during Covid and often cite how children have felt the brunt of social restrictions. Some reports suggest a large percentage of children... Continue Reading →
I’m honored to share another endorsement for Rookie Father, by Christy Monson—author of Family Talk. It brings me great pleasure to share another endorsement for Rookie Father, A Playbook for Men Who are Brand New to Fatherhood. Christy Monson is the author of several books and she was an M.S. in Counseling Pyschology and Marriage... Continue Reading →
If you had the opportunity to attend an open house, once owned by your child’s great grandmother, would you go? The realtor passed the information along to my 92-year-old grandmother, who in turn shared it with my mother who then told me about it back in 2005. “The buyer plans to make zero changes. She... Continue Reading →
The Author of Date Smart and Joy from Fear endorses Rookie Father I’m pleased to share another endorsement for Rookie Father, which went on sale this month and is available nationally by Familius Publishing. Dr. Carla Marie Manly is a clinical psychologist, and the author of Joy from Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams... Continue Reading →
Remember the phrase, “Winter is coming?” Covid infection rates are dropping rapidly, let’s plan to celebrate because… ‘SUMMER IS COMING!’ The New York Times reports a drop of 65% in covid infections as of today. Pause on that for a moment and consider the following perspective: If 2020 equated to the year of infection… And... Continue Reading →
Over the next several weeks, I'll be interviewed and featured in 27 markets and roughly a dozen podcasts to talk about the mission behind the book, Rookie Father. I welcome any and all dads, new and experienced alike, to dial in and check out the latest on my new book, Rookie Father. It's a playbook... Continue Reading →
Nothing is more comforting than a perfectly roasted chicken. Cure the winter blues and (perhaps) Covid/Omicron too. I botched this dish half a dozen times before I got it right. And when you do, yes, it’s a buzzkill. Burnt skin, veggies that roast away to nothing, and when you try to truss a chicken AFTER... Continue Reading →
Authors of the bestselling book, The Parent Compass, endorse Rookie Father. I'm pleased to share an endorsement provided by Cynthia C. Muchnick (M.A.) and Jenn Curtis (M.S.W.), co-authors of The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen's Wellness and Academic Journey in Today's Competitive World. Their 5-star rated and bestselling work has garnered critical acclaim from industry... Continue Reading →
I'm pleased to announce Rookie Father is available for purchase at major and local bookstores across the country. Familius Publishing released Rookie Father today and it is available for purchase at national retailers such as Target, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon. Local bookstores are stocking it as well, and websites such as Books-A-Million, IndieBound, and... Continue Reading →
There’s a simple reason why Rookie Father was written as a ‘Playbook.’ What it means and the mission to provide advice that's actionable for new dads. Self-help books could use some ‘help’ themselves, in my humble opinion. Speaking as an author who has yet to claim ANY sales regarding my forthcoming book, Rookie Father, I... Continue Reading →
The Rookie Father 