Rookie Father receives its first official endorsement from Lisa Sugarman, author of How to Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids, and nationally-syndicated columnis
Pre-Order Rookie Father Today
The publisher has made Rookie Father available for pre-orders across a number of respected online retailers. It brings me great pleasure to announce that Rookie Father, slated for release in January of 2022, is available for pre-order via the online retailers further below. In future posts we will share the endorsements Rookie Father has received... Continue Reading →
A Child’s Love Heals All Wounds
Engaged and active dads, who are doing more compared to their own fathers, are worthy of our respect. Let's give props to the guys giving their kids a better family experience.
A Title Change and Release Date – Rookie Father
With a new title and release date, I'm pleased to announce Rookie Father will debut in early 2022.
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.
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.
Bodacious Bolognese Sauce
An exceptional dish, with a unique flavor signature that will warm your soul. Chef John's Bolognese Sauce, enjoy!
High-Fat Recipes – The Most Important Kitchen Tool to Have on Hand
The key to enjoying high-fat dishes and recipes? Try the fat separator!
Kindergarten: The Three Must-Haves A Child Needs On Day #1
If your child is one year away from Kindergarten, here are the three most important areas of development. You can control some of these behaviors but not all of them. With a little attention and commitment, you can use the time you have to better prepare your child for Kindergarten. This comes from someone who... Continue Reading →
Observation: The Only Reliable Tool for New Parents
A single observation when our son was born helped to identify a legitimate health-related issue. Observation, itself, was the key.
The Wrap-Around Holiday: The Easiest Way to Enjoy a Two-Week Vacation
It would be a shame for the kids not to see grandma and grandpa at Christmas; The other holidays during the year? Sacrifice them to extend your holiday. One week vacations are nice, no doubt about it, but the opportunity to disconnect for two entire weeks comes with benefits. First, this is not for families... Continue Reading →
Yellowtail Snappers and Sharks: A Tale about Full-Moon Fishing
A family fishing outing turned out to be the greatest experience for both father and son.
Article Published, The Good Men Project: Bullying & Resilience
A previous blog post was published as an article by The Good Men Project: Stop Bullying? Obviously, but Promote Resilience with Equal Vigor We invite our fans and readers to visit http://www.TheGoodMenProject.com to review and to find other terrific advice on fatherhood, relationships, etc.
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.
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 →