Crap, I was starting to sound like my dad.
My daughters aren't calling or staying in touch. I feel forgotten. A part of me feels like they don't appreciate or love me.
On No! I’m Becoming My Dad- (Almost) Every Man’s Nightmare
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When Arguments Become A Great Thing
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I was furious at my girlfriend.
Never have I ever been this mad at her. I screamed. She screamed. Our egos refused to back down. Fight me.
Our Moment Above Everyone Else
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She could have chosen anyone, but my daughter chose me.
How I Trained My Daughters to Amplify Their Voices to Heard and Felt
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I shouted this to my 11 and 9-year-old daughters as we drove down the freeway with the windows rolled down. They were in the back seat of our old run-down Honda Civic, so it was especially noisy.
My Last Court Ordered Summer with My Daughters
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This will be my strangest and most emotional summer as a dad.
It's the bridge to the other phase of my parenting journey. On the last day of school, I would be waiting for them to jump in the car. Then we would drive into the horizon.
Dads Would Die for Their Kids But Won’t Live For Them
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This is a call to action to all dads. If you love your kids, you will be mad at me and do something about it.
Raising Smart Ass Kids – A Proud Dad Tells All
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Over the years, I've had a few people tell me that my daughters were smartasses. This came as a shock to me because I hadn't noticed it. My daughters and I will debate and argue, but disrespect wasn't something I ever detected.
Was my bias showing?
How to Get Your Kids to Follow Your Directions and Without Screaming
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Does it seem like your kids never follow your directions?
What if I told you that there was a technique that would help ensure that they understood your instructions and almost guaranteed they would follow through without needing to scream like a maniac who lost his keys.
How I Raised Perfect Daughters Who Always Followed my Instructions
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What can I say? I was a perfect dad. Or was I? Read the story below.
Hater or Critic? Choose Wisely Dads
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Haters are everywhere. Critics are everywhere.
But haters and critics aren't the same. Hate is stupid. Yet, critics and criticism have value. They provide the feedback needed to improve your craft, art, and life.
Short Conversation That Eliminated Future Shame For My Daughters
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"Girls, I have a little secret to share."
They were nine and seven at the time, and it was time for a real conversation.
How to Give Your Kids a Bigger Worldview and Appreciation Without Traveling the World
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Despite not traveling the world- I've been able to give my girls a much larger worldview through my circle of friends and passions.
I've only been able to realize this by looking back on my life and connecting the dots.