Category: Parenthood

  • 7 Things Harder than College

    7 Things Harder than College

    I graduated from one of the best public universities in the world, and recently completed my MBA. I wrote plenty of papers, read tons of books, and took numerous tests. But, certain activities that we must perform as parents, are actually harder than college.

  • I Tried Rooting for Her

    I Tried Rooting for Her

    It was late afternoon. He was probably tired, maybe even hungry. She was probably stressed. There were people around. They were watching, staring, judging. And I wanted to have compassion, empathy, understanding. I didn’t want to judge, but it was hard.

  • Little Obsessions

    Little Obsessions

    Parenthood is all about obsessions (among other things). From conception to forever, we find things to obsess about. Are we talking to them enough in the womb? Will they know our voice? SHOULD WE TALK LOUDER!? Are they getting the nutrients they need? Is their growth normal? Do we have everything for their nursery? Are…

  • I’ve Learned a Few Things: Father Nation Podcast

    I’ve Learned a Few Things: Father Nation Podcast

    In the last 17 months, I’ve come to believe that the entire parenthood experience is one that, at its core, can be shared by most parents. Sure, our kids might be different ages, and we might live in different places, but we’ve all been up in the middle of the night, taken care of a…

  • 5 Ways Raising a Child is Like Traveling Abroad

    5 Ways Raising a Child is Like Traveling Abroad

    Traveling abroad is a lot like raising kids, specifically babies/toddlers, in that it can be a giant pain in the ass. The experience is always unforgettable, but I could definitely do without certain parts.

  • When I First Held You

    When I First Held You

    Edited by Brian Gresko, When I First Held You is an honest look into the lives of 22 dads who write far better than me. Here are a few nuggets that really resonated with me.

  • 7 Reactions to a New Toddler Doing Toddler Things

    7 Reactions to a New Toddler Doing Toddler Things

    Welcome to raising kids. There are no warning labels, and of course nobody feels bad for us. Nor should they, it wasn’t exactly an accident. But is it is certainly something we will not forget, much like these classic “An Idiot Abroad” moments.