Parents – You Must Unlearn What You Have Learned

“You must unlearn what you have learned.” – Yoda in The Empire Strikes Back.  This life lesson from Yoda really hits home right now with all of us. I have had a few moms and dads reach out and ask how I am handling the new normal. They might see that I am still producing around … Read more

Trying To Find Gratitude During This Unsettling Time

What are you thankful for?   That question takes on a different meaning right now. There are different points of view on what is really going on and what people should be doing. There are heartbreaking videos and pictures of people feeling the full weight of the COVID-19 virus. From losing a loved one or … Read more

Raven’s Home Tackles The Vaping Issue In What About Your Friends Episode

Disney Channel’s hit series Raven’s Home puts the spotlight on the risks associated with vaping among youth in a topical episode that’s especially relevant to kids age 6-14 and their families, this past Sunday, March 1 on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW.  A special message from the cast will follow the episode on Disney Channel and Disney Channel … Read more

How DMX Songs Are The Keys To Good Parenting

Many people have written books on how you can reach your best parenting potential. Jon Finkel and I wrote a book last year about fatherhood that came from one of my podcast series. With so many parenting books out there it is tough to digest all of that great information. Yet one day I had … Read more

Dads Start Going To The Gym When Male Model Moves In

Remember when you were a kid and got really excited when a new family was moving into the neighborhood? You were wondering if the family moving in had kids your age and if they liked the same things you did. Maybe it was another kid to play flashlight tag with, or play second base in … Read more

Kids Are Like Velociraptors

(This was my first article talking about fatherhood from another site. I wanted to share in here at this site. This post was originally published in 2012.) Okay so the title of this article may be harsh, but stay with me on this one. I have two girls. One is three years old and the … Read more