There's no better way to relieve stress that with a good ole' fashion prank. Doing so with children absolves one from any wrongdoing 😉
The Value of Tomfoolery and Pranks: Part 1
The ‘Big Ask’, Featured on The Good Men Project
What's the best way to promote responsibility when your child has a big ask? Read on.
Why “Sticks-and-Stones” is Equal if Not More Important
Efforts to reduce bullying are important, but resilience represents an equal priority. 'Sticks and stones,' in Kindergarten and elementary school, is more relevant than ever.
Preserving Sweet Memories: Your Child’s First Day of Kindergarten
Here's a special way to preserve special memories. Your child's first day at Kindergarten more than qualifies.
What Family DNA Tests Can Teach Us About America
DNA Results prove one thing - we're all connected in a unique way that is truly 'American.' A testament to family, ancestry and modern science.
The Best Product to Counter the Early-Rise Child
He rose from slumber at 6:30, then 6:00 and then 5:30 am. The madness had to stop, here’s what worked for us.
My Mother’s Kick-Ass Rock N’ Roll Collection, a Story About Family Legacies
When a son discovers his mother's 1950's single collection, it helps him to move past the grieving stage.
When it Comes to Pools, Don’t be a Paranoid Fool: Safeguards for Safety
Here are three rules to live by when you’re worried about kids and pools. The angst has to stop!
Chicken Kabobs: 100% Healthy and Guaranteed Moist
Using a tried-and-true approach, based on a 4,000-year-old track record from India, will guarantee your guests are not gnawing on rawhide meat. If you’re a nube on the grill and tried cooking chicken, there’s a 65% chance your meat turned out dry and tough. Birds can be a bitch on the grill. If you glaze... Continue Reading →
Participation-Award Syndrome and the Consequences of Entitlement
He got a trophy for showing up… is this the message we want to send to our kids? My son had great T-Ball coaches and I credit them for being patient and committed. They provided solid tips and even one of their parents (a grandfather) got involved in coaching the team. The three of them... Continue Reading →
The Secret to Great Pancakes
Yum. There's nothing... NOTHING better than cooking pancakes with your kids. It's easy to get them involved, there's a fantastic pay off for everyone in the family and it's a great way to introduce your kid(s) to cooking. This is likely so obvious, so mundane that you've stopped reading BUT WAIT! If you don't finish... Continue Reading →
The Most Important Thing to Do, Besides Reading to Your Kids
Playground time is equal in importance if your goal is to raise well-balanced kids. Not doing so makes everything else harder when it’s time for Kindergarten.
Breaking ‘The Code’ and Sharing Gossip Between Genders: The Ultimate Party Foul
There’s a special place in hell for moms and dads that break, ‘the code,’ i.e. sharing gossip across gender lines. There’s a name for this kind of person, and that is… the Mole Rat.
Stop Bullying? Obviously, But Promote Resilience with Equal Vigor
Our society is focused on the negative effects of bullying, which should continue. Promoting resilience is equal in importance because… life is not fair.
When Your Child is the Same Age When Your Parents Separated, Pause and Reflect
Published by The Good Men Project, written by Kendall Smith, author of The Father Apprentice. It is the essence of being human – to reflect on our life, judge our long-term decision process and question where we are headed. Milestone years have a way of creeping up and displacing you temporarily when you least expect... Continue Reading →
The Rookie Father 