Author: Jarrett
Failing Grade – I Don’t Think You Understand the Assignment
Life is funny. I didn’t intend to end up where I currently am. I mean, I always figured I would end up married with kids, but I never thought I’d be a stay-at-home dad. Right now, life is…
Speeding Up My 2019 iMac with an External SSD
I had never experienced a slow Mac before. Not one that was only a few years old, at least. But every time my wife tried to log on to our 2019 iMac, she would complain that it took…
The Tablet War | Should Toddlers Have Tablets
Let’s start the fight. Should toddlers have access to tablets? I’m honestly of two minds on the subject. I’m a technology guy by heart, but I’m also a former teacher, and I saw how bad students got when…
My 5 Favorite Toys To Entertain My Toddler
Entertaining a toddler all day can be challenging. While we play make-believe almost all day, I try to get him onto some of his favorite toys to give myself a break. The following are some of my favorite…
The Daily Routine of This Stay-at-Home Dad
The days at home with my kids are rewarding but also long. As we enter this new year, I wanted to document our schedule. Hopefully, this could help anyone trying to deal with two kids of similar ages…
Christmas Regressions, New Years Resolutions, and I Don’t Want to Do Anything
I’m tired. I know that everyone is tired right now. Christmas and New Year are in our rearview, and kids are mostly going back to school. My oldest went back to school today, kicking and screaming, and my…
The Ghost of Past, Present, and Future at JS Wordsmith
What a crazy year 2023 turned out to be. This time last year, I had an idea my year would be different, but I didn’t know how different. Here’s a reflection on the 2023 year, the changes, and…
Pink Eye, Road Trips, Birthdays, and Thanks!
What a whirlwind the last few weeks have been. As the weather turns cooler and the holidays spring up, things with kids seem crazy. This holiday season has been like no other I’ve ever had. We’ve dealt with…
Managing Quality Time with Two Kids
Managing life as a family with one kid can prove difficult at the best of times. Throw in another younger child, and you have a recipe for demanding days and stressful nights. Managing quality time with two kids…
