Conversations and Stories on Fatherhood
Digital marketing experts estimate that most Americans are exposed to around 4,000 to 10,000 ads each day. Each day! Do we even recognize how influenced we are by things that hit us day in and day out? 4,000 to 10,000! Each day! We are told what to buy. We are told what we absolutely need.... Continue Reading →
Have you heard the story of Paco and his father? Legend has it that Paco and his dad had been estranged for what seemed like forever. They had not spoken for years and it did not look good for their relationship moving forward. One day, Paco's father had enough and decided that he would be... Continue Reading →
I'm boringly consistent. My friends and family reading this right now are nodding their heads and asking if I'm just understanding this or if I'm giving up on pretending that I'm not. It's ok, everybody. I've known and came to grips with this reality years ago. And, I like it. My wife is the opposite.... Continue Reading →
My son started playing competitive basketball in 3rd grade. It was so fun watching him play year-round in a sport he loved. What that meant for us, as parents, was hours and hours traveling with him and his teams and spending numerous hours in gyms watching games followed by even more games. It also meant... Continue Reading →
What rules are in place for your kids? I'm sure if we compiled all our lists, we would have lots of duplicates. "Look both ways before crossing the street." Clean your room." Brush your teeth before going to bed." There would be many more that we each would nod our heads and say, "Yes, we... Continue Reading →
I've hit lightly on this topic in the past, but I am not the most talkative person. It's not that I'm awkwardly shy, I just am comfortable not filling a room with my voice. I've spent most of my career speaking, publicly, and can turn that part of me on when needed. I actually enjoy... Continue Reading →
This week marks a big shift for me. After a couple years away, I will once again be diving into the fatherhood game. Wednesday, I will be starting a new job that allows me to speak into the lives of young dads and men discovering they will soon be dads. I did this awhile back... Continue Reading →
So, every Tuesday I attempt to release a quality, short fatherhood read for you. Whether that is a quality read each week is still up in the air. I'm trying, though. I really am sharing my heart with you and hope that it inspires and/or makes you think about yourself as a father. The simple... Continue Reading →
Are you raising a thermostat or a thermometer? I can't remember where or when I first heard the idea of applying the difference between a thermostat or thermometer to our lives. I liked it immediately. Both a thermostat and thermometer have a common thread...temperature. A thermometer informs you of the temperature. A thermostat controls the... Continue Reading →
There isn't much for fathers. In the past I worked (presently, I volunteer) for an organization focused on supporting and resourcing young mothers. I was fortunate enough to be on the front end of creating a similar program for young fathers. It was a fun, yet frustrating, time. Creating a culture where dads were welcome... Continue Reading →
Thanks Pops! 