Bored Kids Build Better Brains
I remember growing up hearing the saying, “necessity is the mother of invention, and honestly, I think the same can be…
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When Your Presence Has to Travel
Some days, love has to travel via phone signal. (Thank God it’s not Dial-up.) I have had seasons when work, distance,…
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Photo Memories That Pull at Our Heartstrings
If you know me and my way of capturing moments, you know I am renowned for being the least photogenic person…
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The One Thing That Matters More Than “More Calls”
What happens when you feel like your child’s world is moving without you and connections are getting scarcer? “Make more calls,” but…
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The Preferred Money Books for Kids by Age
I grew up like a lot of people did, with money talked about in bits and pieces. Bills felt stressful, budgeting…
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Men Need a Place to Talk
There have been so many times in my life, especially regarding men’s mental health, when I didn’t necessarily need advice nearly…
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How to Experience Mexico City Like a Local
Looking back, the last-minute move to Ensenada with my family, right in the middle of the pandemic in December 2020, felt…
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My Parents’ Vs My Kids’
My parents’ style vs mine in my kids’ world Start with the big forces, not the blame. When folks argue about…
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The Pause Routine for Dads Handling Big Emotions
I used to cast all the blame on my children for ruining a nicely planned day by backtalking at brekky (breakfast)…
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What Actually Sparks Creativity in Kids?
Once upon a time, not too long ago, I used to find single socks on the couch, a half-built LEGO tower…
