Walk into any supplement store and you’ll face walls of bottles promising miraculous organ cleanses and liver detoxes. Most are garbage. After two decades in the Air Force and twenty years of marriage while raising six kids, I’ve learned to cut through marketing fluff and focus on what actually works—and what the cutting-edge research reveals…
Parenting any child comes with its unique challenges, but raising an autistic child often feels like navigating uncharted territory. If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve experienced those heart-wrenching moments when traditional disciplining autistic children methods fall flat, leaving you questioning everything you thought you knew about parenting. As someone who’s witnessed countless families struggle…
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…
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…
My youngest daughter just texted me from her dorm room at 2 AM: “Dad, I’m drowning in this research paper. Help!” Sound familiar? After watching five daughters navigate college (with one son still to go), I’ve learned that college research and writing isn’t just about knowing APA format—it’s about developing a system that works when…
National Guard and Reserve components form the backbone of America’s military readiness, yet most people don’t understand the fundamental differences between these two essential forces. When I served in the Air Force, I watched countless service members transition between these components, each making choices that would shape their military careers and family lives for decades….
Christmas is a joyous time of year when families come together to celebrate the holiday season. With a large family of all ages, it can sometimes be challenging to find activities that everyone can enjoy. However, with a little creativity and planning, there are plenty of Christmas activities that can bring the whole family closer…
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…
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…