Devoted or Devoid?
Last weekend I completed my first marathon. It was an amazing experience full of highs and lows, fun and pain, an experience that really taught me a lot. More on the actual marathon in another post. ...
Posts Tagged ‘dad’:
Empty Tank Syndrome
Sure, I guess it is more commonly called “Empty Nest Syndrome” but a picture of our new empty fish tank was readily available. Either way, the point to be made is that when the boys went away for...
Lost Inspiration (a rather long post)
In the Spring of 2007, my two boys (then almost 5 and six and a half) decided to take on the challenge of Tae Kwon Do. What started as curiosity turned into over three years of ups and downs, highs and...
DaddyCast #208 – Spring Training
The DaddyCast Episode 208
A Podcast for Parenting from the Hip!
An update on what we have been doing for the past couple of months (not just slacking off) and a look at athletic events coming up this...
We needed Linus
It is Christmas Eve and at least one tradition has been broken, my shopping is done! In addition, most of the presents are wrapped and I don’t plan on being up until midnight or later with paper,...
DaddyCast #207 – Holiday Housekeeping
The DaddyCast Episode 207
A Podcast for Parenting from the Hip!
Don’t let your kids off the hook – more on how self esteem building can hurt our kids- Article by Dr. John Rosemond
Growing up...
DaddyCast #206 – Confidence vs. Self-Esteem
The DaddyCast Episode 206
A Podcast for Parenting from the Hip!
A recurring topic, from some new angles. It is Self-Esteem, or perhaps we go the Confidence route- you choose what works for you.
Articles...
Pride Through Achievement – Part 2
I had another article posted over at RichmondMom.com, go check it out. It is about my oldest and his participation in an eight mile, night time bike ride. It was quite a challenge for him and one he...
DaddyCast #204 – ADDebate
The DaddyCast Episode 204
A Podcast for Parenting from the Hip!
The ADDebate – have nearly a million kids been misdiagnosed with ADD just because they were the youngest in their class? The USA...
My dog ate my homework
I strive to make sure that my boys have the chance to experience all of the stereotypical childhood joys. A few years ago I piled up leaves and let them (and a few neighbor boys who looked at me like...
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