Nov 10, 2022One Scary Question I Heard Volunteering at Daddy Boot CampYou have no business becoming a father if you worry about this The best way to support me and get all my writing is by subscribing to my Substack by clicking here. My jaw almost hit the floor when I heard a guy about to become a father in a…Parenting2 min readParenting2 min read
Nov 7, 2022Why There’s No Shame if You Need a Break From Your NewbornAnd why they may need a break from you too The best way to support me and see all my writing is by subscribing to my Substack by clicking here. Caring for your newborn for all your waking hours can be exhausting while being one of the most rewarding things…Parenting2 min readParenting2 min read
Nov 1, 2022The One Feeling You Can’t Escape While Chasing Your DreamsTime to get real about what it feels like when you go for your goals Have you ever heard anyone who achieved their dreams say they felt great doing it? Most of us don’t get to chase our dreams under ideal conditions. We have full-time jobs we don’t want to…Personal Growth3 min readPersonal Growth3 min read
Oct 14, 2022Why Paternity Leave Could Be One of the Most Difficult and Rewarding Experiences You HaveBeing a stay-at-home dad with a newborn is probably harder than your remote working position Stay-at-home parents don’t get enough credit for their hard work and few people realize what goes into it. Men who don’t have a clue about what it takes think it’s a cushy job and joke…Parenting3 min readParenting3 min read
Oct 10, 2022Make Sure You Give Back to This Opportunity if You Are a New DadDon’t ghost the people who gave you the knowledge to get through one of the most challenging things in your life — Every man should go through a boot camp about becoming a father before their child is born. It was what prepared me the most to be a father when my wife was pregnant. The one I attended was called Boot Camp for New Dads. You will hear stories from other…Parenting3 min readParenting3 min read
Oct 4, 2022How Paternity Leave Can Change Your Career and Workplace PerspectiveIt’s an opportunity for men to experience different challenges and to realize how much work it is to care for a new baby If you enjoy my work and want to spread my message, the best way to support me is to subscribe to my Substack. New moms are usually…Parenting3 min readParenting3 min read
Sep 29, 2022The Best Piece of Advice I Wish I Had Before I Became a DadMost things people say won’t help you in the most important ways — If you enjoy my work, the best way to support me is to subscribe to my Substack. My mortgage payment would be paid for a month if I had a dollar for every time someone said, “sleep when the baby sleeps” when we were expecting our daughter. That’s the kind…Parenting3 min readParenting3 min read
Sep 27, 2022How Becoming a Parent Has Made Me a Better and Stronger PersonI’ve learned more in the past few months than from years of personal growth reading and podcasts — It’s important to take some precious and quiet moments with your newborn to reflect on how much they have changed you since their arrival. Both you and your newborn are experiencing massive changes in this stage of life if you are a first-time parent. You need to take the time…Parenting3 min readParenting3 min read
Aug 23, 2022The Best Piece of Advice I Wish I Had Before I Became a DadMost of what people think is good advice ends up being useless My mortgage payment would be paid for a month if I had a dollar for every time someone said, “sleep when the baby sleeps.” That’s the kind of thing most people think is secret knowledge you wouldn’t have…Parenting3 min readParenting3 min read
Aug 23, 2022Don’t Freak Out Too Much if You Are Going to Be a First-Time DadIf I can figure things out when I never held a baby until my own, you can too It’s impossible to be less experienced with babies than I was before my daughter was born on May 30th. I’m 40, never had an interest in kids, and didn’t want any of…Parenting3 min readParenting3 min read
