Jim Sonefeld Talks Fatherhood, Swimming With Blowfish, Music & Creativity 

Jim Sonefeld and I talk about his fatherhood journey. We talk about the life lessons his kids have taught him. In addition, Jim talks about how his daughter helped him turn his life around. After that we talk about his book, Swimming With Blowfish. Jim shares stories about music, his band, Hootie and the Blowfish … Read more

The Dademy Awards 

This month marks the 95th Academy Awards. People will look to see who wins Best Picture, Best Screenplay and a host of other awards. If you are a fan of Oscars you know that other recent award shows give you a glimpse on who are predicted to win. In addition, there will be upsets. Yet, … Read more

The Different Timetables Of Parents And Kids 

In life I have found that expectation doesn’t always follow reality. It doesn’t matter if you are thinking in terms of your career, family and friends or just life in general. Whenever you are thinking about goals that you have in life, the timetable doesn’t always sync up with your intentions. We get disappointed. Frustration … Read more

I Need Someone To Help Me Find My Place 

If you have read other articles here at The Art of Fatherhood, you know that Star Wars is a big influence for me. There are moments when I watch the movies in the Star Wars saga and I think about a line or a scene that I can relate to being a dad. One scene … Read more

How Miles Morales Teaches Kids It Is Okay To Find Your Own Path

Miles Morales : “When will I know I’m ready?” Peter B. Parker : “You won’t. It’s a leap of faith. That’s all it is, Miles. A leap of faith.” Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is one of my favorite movies. In the film we are introduced to Brooklyn teen Miles Morales and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse, where more than one … Read more