Navigating the Fair with Infants and Toddlers – 4 Essential Tips for a Smooth and Stress-Free Fair Day with Little Ones
The Carolina Classic Fair is a staple fall festivity in our family. However, since we currently have a two-year-old and three-year-old, the last couple years of visiting the fair hasn’t […]
Celebrating the Freedom to Read
Banned Books Week: October 5-11 In 1982, the American Library Association (ALA) initiated an annual campaign to highlight the value of reading freedom and emphasize the significance of diverse viewpoints […]
Nurturing New Norms: Letting Kids Try “Scary” Things Safely
Each month this series introduces fun and impactful healthy habits to help families with kids and teens prioritize physical, mental, and spiritual well-being—fostering a lifestyle of shared growth and lifelong […]
Trick-or-Treating Alone: What Age Is Safe and How to Know Your Child Is Ready
The challenge to the modern parenting decision of knowing when your child is ready to go trick-or-treating alone is figuring out the right balance between protecting kids and letting them […]
The View From My Section – A Father’s Perspective – Everybody’s Got Something
The older I get, the wiser I feel. And, honestly, that feels like a fair trade. With every year, we collect experiences, some joyful, some painful, yet ultimately, all instructive. […]
Questions to Ask in an ER Visit – What to Ask the Paramedic, Nurse and Doctor When Every Second Counts
There is nothing scarier than having to take your child to the ER or getting a call from the daycare/school that 911 had to be called for your child. I’ve […]
Nurturing New Norms: Helping Kids Navigate Emotions
Each month, this series introduces fun and impactful healthy habits to help families with kids and teens prioritize physical, mental and spiritual well being – fostering a lifestyle of shared […]
The View from My Section – A Father’s Perspective – Bridging the Generation Gap
Imagine a Gen X parent standing at the door of their teen’s bedroom, asking how school was. Their Gen Z child mumbles, “fine” in response without looking up, with AirPods […]
The View from My Section – A Father’s Perspective: The College Crisis – A New Era for Higher Education
I have a few special interests; one of them is the educational system. I’m particularly intrigued by higher education. When you add my schooling, career stops as a representative in […]
The View from My Section – A Father’s Perspective – One Night in DC
This is a story about a young couple’s journey that began with a chance encounter in college, and a relationship that flourished from best friends to something more long lasting. […]