Time‑saving systems, budget wins, and sanity savers for large families—routines, meals, chores, and planning that actually work in real life.
That moment when your kid interrupts adult conversation for the fifteenth time today, or when they grab something without saying “please” – again. Sound familiar? As a father of six kids ranging from 6 to 20 years old, I’ve navigated every imaginable scenario of childhood rudeness. The good news? You absolutely can teach children respect…
Ever catch yourself humming that annoyingly catchy tune from a commercial while you’re trying to focus on important tasks? Welcome to my world! As a dad of six kids ranging from 6 to 20, I’m constantly bombarded with everything from Disney soundtracks to whatever’s trending on TikTok. Trust me, when you’ve got five daughters, you’ll…
That moment when your little one is bouncing off the walls, seeking something—anything—to capture their attention, and you’re running out of ideas faster than coffee disappears on a Monday morning. Sound familiar? As a father of six kids, including navigating the beautiful complexity of raising children with different needs, I’ve learned that boredom isn’t the…
Get up and get dressed – it sounds ridiculously simple, doesn’t it? Yet this basic habit that most people take for granted became my biggest wake-up call as a stay-at-home dad. Sometimes the most obvious advice hits the hardest when you need it most. That moment when you realize you’ve been living in yesterday’s wrinkled…
Let me tell you something about family routines – they’re harder to establish than a good credit score and more fragile than your kid’s promise to clean their room 😅. But here’s the thing: after 20+ years of marriage and raising six kids (five girls and one boy), I’ve learned that the families who thrive…
When you’re managing fishing gear for a family of eight like ours, a trip to the shore can quickly turn from relaxation to frustration. After years of lugging multiple poles, tackle boxes, and coolers across beaches and piers, I finally found a solution that’s been a game-changer for our family fishing adventures. As a dad…