Marriage and relationships require more than good intentions and romantic feelings. Twenty-three years of marriage and six kids later, I’ve learned something most people don’t want to hear: fairy tale love isn’t real. Real love? That’s built in the trenches of everyday life, through sleepless nights with crying babies, financial stress, and the occasional urge…
Christmas gift ideas teens are challenging to nail down, but they don’t have to leave you scratching your head this December. As a dad of six who’s survived countless holiday seasons, I’ve cracked the code on what actually makes teenagers excited versus what earns the dreaded eye roll. After raising five daughters and one son…
Ever watched your teenager stumble through the house at noon, phone glued to their face, grabbing a bag of chips for “breakfast”? If you’re nodding your head, you’re not alone. Teenage poor habits have become an epidemic that’s affecting millions of families worldwide. As a dad of six kids (five daughters and one son), I’ve…
Let’s be honest—most parenting advice comes from people who’ve never had to referee a screaming match between siblings while simultaneously trying to cook dinner for eight people. After raising six kids (five daughters and one son) with my wife, a middle school math teacher, for over twenty years, I’ve learned that becoming a better father…
The pediatrician’s waiting room buzzed with nervous energy last spring when I brought my youngest daughter for her annual checkup. Three different mothers sat clutching referrals for mental health evaluations—each convinced their teenager needed psychiatric intervention based on TikTok videos they’d watched together. 😟 As a dad of six kids and Air Force veteran, I’ve…
Watching your 8-year-old melt down in the cereal aisle for the third time this week makes you question everything. You’ve tried counting to three, time-outs, and even bribes—but nothing seems to stick with your ADHD child. Traditional discipline methods feel like trying to hammer a screw; you’re using the wrong tool for the job. After…