She could have chosen anyone, but my daughter chose me.
Our Moment Above Everyone Else
How I Trained My Daughters to Amplify Their Voices to Heard and Felt
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
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
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
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
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
What can I say? I was a perfect dad. Or was I? Read the story below.
Hater or Critic? Choose Wisely Dads
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
"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
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.
My Best Decision as A Father
That's a lot of damn pressure to carry. But you're carrying it whether you realize it or not.
How Swallowing My Ego Allowed Me to Raise Resilient Daughters
A Facebook friend messaged me and said, "I have never heard you speak poorly of their mother."
"You're quite astute," I replied. As a rule, I never speak badly about my ex-wife (or any ex).
I chose her.