Let me tell you something that might surprise you – some of my best parenting moments haven’t happened around the dinner table or during bedtime stories. They’ve happened when my family was sweating together, out of breath, and laughing until our sides hurt. As a father of six kids ranging from 20 down to 6,…
Do you find yourself easily distracted and struggling to maintain concentration throughout your day? Trust me, as a father of six kids ranging from 6 to 20 years old, I know a thing or two about staying focused amid chaos! Between my youngest son Brayden asking me to build the fifteenth Lego creation of the…
Life is a beautiful journey filled with countless moments of joy and wonder. However, amidst the chaos and demands of our modern lives, it is easy to become entangled in the clutches of stress and worry. Yet, there is a secret to unlocking true happiness: embracing the blissful liberation of letting go. By relinquishing our…
Stop for a moment. Take a breath. Look around your home, your life, your daily routine. Now ask yourself this simple yet profound question: What can you live without? I’m not talking about your morning cup of coffee or your weekend “cheat meal” routine. Sure, these might feel essential in the moment, but dig deeper….
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…
When was the last time you walked around your home and purposefully asked yourself, “Is my family truly safe?” As a father of six who’s seen his fair share of childhood mishaps, I’ve learned that effective home safety tips aren’t just about buying gadgets—it’s about creating systems that work for your unique family. Most new…
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…
As a father and husband with responsibilities that don’t pause for pain, I’ve had to develop strategies to function even when headaches strike. Here’s how I maintain my quality of life: Building a Support System 🤝 Be open with family members about your condition. My wife and children understand when I say, “I’m having a…