I Owe My Kids a Second Home
Airports have a strange way of making time feel dishonest. The days leading up to a visit drag, but long-distance parenting…
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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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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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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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12 Best Parenting Books For Every Stage 2026
Most of us don’t need more advice. We need something that actually works and has proven results when things get sticky….
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How Much is Too Much Screen Time?
How much screen time is too much for kids? It’s a question often asked— even my wife and I have disagreements…
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The Joys of Parenting as a Dad
It is a known fact that moms get a ton of love and affection, especially openly, which is more than well…
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Turn Directions Into Choices
Knowing when to step in and when to step back isn’t always easy. Children need safe opportunities to practice responsibility while…
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Volunteering: Making a Difference by Helping Others
Ever since moving to Ensenada a few years back, I met some good people who introduced me to some other good…
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Should Kids Do Chores At Home?
I am conflicted. Should kids do chores at home? I know my kids need to learn to cook, clean, make their…
