So you’re 18, holding that high school diploma, and staring down two very different paths. College now, or military first? I’ve been there. Not the 18-year-old part—that ship sailed decades ago—but the crossroads part. As someone who spent years in the Air Force before diving into civilian life, I’ve watched both routes play out for…
Spanking children psychology research reveals what we’ve all suspected—that hitting kids might actually backfire in ways we never imagined. As a father of six who’s been married over twenty years to a middle school teacher, I’ve wrestled with this question more times than I care to admit. The moment when your patience runs thin, your…
Ever wondered if music and workout performance are more connected than you realize? You’re crushing it in the weight room when suddenly your favorite metal anthem drops, and boom—you’re pulling PRs you never thought possible. Meanwhile, your gym buddy listening to ambient sounds barely finishes their planned sets. Is this just coincidence, or does science…
The fitness industry is experiencing an explosion. We’re talking about a growth of more than 50% from $8.5 billion in revenue in 2012 to a forecast of $12.9 billion in 2021. With this boom comes a tsunami of online personal training certifications promising quick, cheap credentials. But here’s what those flashy ads won’t tell you:…
Your sixteen-year-old daughter storms into the kitchen and declares she’s done with school after graduation. “College is just a waste of money, Dad. I’ll figure it out as I go.” My heart sank when I heard similar words from one of my kids last year. 😰 After raising six children and serving in the military…
The dreaded conversation about intimacy and relationships. Just thinking about it probably made you squirm a little, didn’t it? 😅 As a father of six kids—five daughters and one son—I’ve navigated these crucial discussions more times than I care to count. And guess what? It never gets easier. But it does get more important with…
The fitness industry loves to debate whether personal trainers are worth the investment. Walk into any gym, scroll through fitness forums, or chat with workout enthusiasts, and you’ll hear passionate arguments on both sides. 🤔 As someone who’s spent years in the military staying in peak physical condition and now manages the fitness routines of…
The laundry basket sits empty for the first time in eighteen years. 😭 I’m staring at it like it personally offended me, wondering how something so simple could feel so wrong. My oldest daughter just left for college three weeks ago, and apparently, I’m still processing the fact that she won’t be throwing her volleyball…
New Year goals are like that gym membership you buy with the best intentions—full of promise in January, gathering dust by March. The alarm screams at 5:30 AM on January 2nd. You fumble for the snooze button, and suddenly remember your grand plan to “get fit this year.” Sound painfully familiar? After raising six kids…
Picture this: Your 8-year-old announces at dinner that they want to be a “professional video game tester” when they grow up. 🎮 Your teenager changes their dream job every other week, and your spouse is quietly panicking about college majors. Sound familiar? After raising six kids through countless career dreams (from astronaut to influencer to…