My oldest is almost three and a half years old and the brightest light in my life. We are currently in the threenager stage, a stage filled with difficult emotions, a war for independence, the fear of abandonment, and more. But then again, this stage is tough for everyone. As a first-time parent, I learned […]
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Spring Break used to mean a time to get away from everything. As a former teacher, I needed this week off to unwind from the stresses of a long tennis season, always being behind, and dealing with students. I’d travel during this week. My favorite travel was anywhere all-inclusive with a beach, although I also
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These are some of my favorite tech products as a dad. Check out what tech I use to make my day easier.
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Becoming a Dad has been the greatest joy of my life. Little things have become heartwarming as I watch my sons grow and learn. Yet, raising kids is not for the faint of heart. I feel pretty lucky that my years of teaching prepared me to help my sons learn and grow. However, one of
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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 hard, but it sure is good. As life twists and turns, I’m living the life I always
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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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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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