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 forever. I knew I had to do something to make it better. I couldn’t buy a new […]
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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 they had a screen in their faces. But should toddlers have tablets? I’m honestly not sure what
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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 toys for entertaining a toddler. Even though we just went through a birthday and Christmas, he has
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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 to mine. So, I present my daily routine as a stay-at-home parent. Here’s what it’s like for
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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 youngest is currently taking a nap, but I just don’t want to do anything. But I’m forcing
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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 the future in 2024. The Past When 2023 started, I had been a tennis coach and English
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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 some virus in our house, traveled with two little kids, Thanksgiving, and a three-year-old’s birthday party. While
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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 and ensuring everyone gets equal attention can be elusive. The other day, while preparing for our tumultuous
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I know I’m still pretty new to this parenting thing. I’ve only been at it for three years, and I’m still learning. I’ve learned so much as a stay-at-home dad, but it’s wild that I changed my parenting views based on the advice of a cartoon dog designed for kids. Look, I know kids shouldn’t
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