4 Reasons Fatherhood is Good for Fathers
When I became a father for the first time, a little under two years ago, my priorities and perspective on the world changed in ways I was not expecting.
Some Tips on Surviving Two Under Two
Parenting two under two is a rollercoaster, and some days, we’re just holding on for dear life.
Parents, Pick Your Battles
While we are far from experts on toddler tantrums, there is one principle my wife and I have agreed on in recent days: pick your battles. We want to avoid as many unnecessary power struggles as possible, and preserve our emotional energy for the battles that really matter.
3 Encouragements When Fatherhood Feels All-Consuming
Fatherhood might feel all-consuming, and in many ways, it is. But here are three reasons you can take great heart in your fathering and stay the course.
Preparing Your Kids for Tough Economic Headwinds
As I think about my own children, I’m concerned about the world they will inherit. Generation Alpha (those born from 2010-2024) kids are stepping into a world of slower economic progress, higher inflation, mountains of inherited debt, and many uncertainties besides.
Building Brave Kids: The Unique Role of Dads in Parenting
One of the key ways fathers shape their children is through play. Studies show that dads spend a larger percentage of their parenting time engaged in play, often favouring more physically active, rough-and-tumble interactions, like me with Squish at the beach.
The Serious Business of Making Your Children Laugh
There’s no better sound in the world than my daughter’s rapid-fire giggle. And as it turns out, the laughter she experiences during these crucial chapters of her childhood comes with benefits that will leave a lasting imprint.
The Beautiful Arithmetic of Parenthood
Not only is love a multipliable resource — it is a multiplying force. Such is the beautiful arithmetic of parenthood. Expanding your family expands your heart.
Fatherhood and ‘Rightly Ordered Love’
According to ordo amoris, there is a natural hierarchy in how love and compassion are distributed — beginning first with family, followed by neighbours, community, fellow citizens, and then extending outward to the rest of the world.
Our Miracle Man is Here!
A week ago, our little miracle man was born. For those unfamiliar with our journey, my wife and I struggled with infertility for over three years, during which time we adopted a beautiful little girl in the United States.
