After one episode in the series, The Last Dance, I had a visceral response when Michael Jordan broke down after having won the championship… yet his father was not there to celebrate with him.
The ‘Victory over Covid’ Garden, August Update—Tumbling Cucumbers and Deadbeat Peppers
The 'Victory over Covid' garden continues to grow, with some surprising results. An update from a nube gardner.
The Two-Week Family Quarantine Promise, and Returning to School
Families who travel during the Summer months will put others at risk for Covid infections when their kids return to school. A suggestion for parents to reduce the risk.
The “Boomerang” Father’s Day Gift—Dividends for all, No Ties Please
The best gift to give your husband or dad is one that does not suck. Here are some great ideas oriented around what I call 'Boomerang' gifts.
Playdates, and Responsible Parenting: Suggestions for Phase-2 Socializing
Parents face the unenviable task of deciding if and when their kids can enjoy playdates for the first time in months. This unofficial guide provides a criteria for parents to consider.
Let’s Designate 2021 as the First “Teacher-Appreciation Year”
Parents are learning firsthand the value teachers play in the lives of our children—let’s reward them with an entire year to celebrate their role in our communities, and give every single one of them a raise.
The Things you Think That Matter Now Will Forever Change
A year from now, the things in life we used to prioritize will feel trivial compared to what lies ahead. This represents the only upside to the pandemic, so let’s not waste it.
The Pandemic’s Upside? Kids and Freedom—A Legacy Worth Pursuing
Kids are biking; strollers seem to be everywhere; parents and college kids are outside and enjoying the warmer weather. Let’s use this shared experience as a springboard to liberate kids (after Convid-19) so they can enjoy their neighborhoods without fear.
Social Distancing Will Saves Lives, Here’s How to Keep Your Kids Social
Some innovative moms in my hometown came up with the idea of starting a pen-pal mailbox for kids… and it’s genius.
In Troubling Times, The Values to Espouse with Kids—Promote Responsibility
A collective effort to tamp down the spread of the Coronavirus, among ALL members of the family provides an opportunity for parents to promote personal and community responsibility. Let’s embrace it so our kids are better prepared today and later in life.
When a Chill Day With your Kids Trumps Everything Else
Our kids’ activities fill the calendar almost every day of the week. Work-life pops up before and after our commutes. A chill day provided this dad with a healthy perspective.
My Mother’s Lost Photographs
Tucked inside an old film camera, my son discovered an undeveloped roll of film. We processed the photographs my mother never had the chance to see... two years after she passed away.
The Super-Hero Power of Fatherhood
A special video that illustrates the value of fatherhood.
Kids Pushing Their Luck? Our Best Spoof-Holiday Gifts
Looking for great holiday gifts for the kids? Good for you! What about those requested items that go a little too far, when kids push their luck? Introducing our Spoof gifts for the holiday season!
Featured on The Good Men Project
A special article featured on The Good Men Project, previously published on The Father Apprentice - a piece about the challenges children of divorce have overcome, and how to move forward as a successful (and happily married) dad.